How To Fix MSR_SD023 - BOM for material &1 could not be determined

MSR_SD023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 023

• Message text: BOM for material &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD023 - BOM for material &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD023 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material could not be determined. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when the system is unable to find a valid BOM for the material specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that supports BOMs (e.g., non-stock materials).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The BOM may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location where the material is being processed.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a