How To Fix MPE_VERSBOM002 - BOM number cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_VERSBOM - Messages for Consumer Grade APIs to Manage Version BOM

• Message number: 002

• Message text: BOM number cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_VERSBOM002 - BOM number cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message MPE_VERSBOM002 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Bill of Materials (BOM) number for a given material. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during production order creation, material planning, or when trying to access BOM-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material and plant combination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material/Plant: The material or plant specified may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to BOM determination.
  Versioning Issues: If versioning is used, the specific version of the BOM may not be available or properly assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new BOM using transaction code CS01.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant are correctly specified in the transaction.
  Check if the material is correctly set up in the system and is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Verify the status of the BOM. It should be active and valid for the required date.
  If the BOM is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for BOM determination in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the BOM determination procedure is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Versioning:
  
  If you are using BOM versioning, ensure that the correct version is specified and that it is available for the required date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on BOM determination and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a plant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM determination.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.