How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB010 - BOM usage is not valid for manufacturing substitutes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB - Manufacturing Substitute

• Message number: 010

• Message text: BOM usage is not valid for manufacturing substitutes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB010 - BOM usage is not valid for manufacturing substitutes ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB010 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) usage for manufacturing substitutes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid BOM for the specified usage in the context of manufacturing substitutes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Usage: The BOM usage specified in the material master or during the planning process does not match any valid BOM for the manufacturing substitute.
  Missing BOM: There may not be a BOM defined for the material in question, or the BOM may not be set up correctly for the intended usage.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for manufacturing substitutes may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in manufacturing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Usage:
  
  Verify the BOM usage in the material master record. Ensure that the BOM usage is appropriate for the manufacturing process you are trying to execute.
  You can check this in the material master under the "BOM" view.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If there is no BOM for the specified usage, create a new BOM or update the existing one to include the correct usage.
  Use transaction code CS01 to create a new BOM or CS02 to change an existing BOM.
  
  
  
  Review Manufacturing Substitute Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for manufacturing substitutes in the system. Ensure that the substitutes are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate BOMs.
  You can review this in the configuration settings under Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or has a status that prevents it from being used in manufacturing. You can check this in the material master under the "Basic Data" view.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOMs and manufacturing substitutes for additional guidance on setup and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB010 error and ensure that your manufacturing substitutes are correctly configured in SAP.