How To Fix MU004 - BOM & & & not valid for &

MU004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BOM & & & not valid for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU004 - BOM & & & not valid for & ?

  The SAP error message MU004, which states "BOM & & & not valid for &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a production order, perform a material requirement planning (MRP) run, or execute other processes that involve BOMs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Status: The BOM may not be active or may have been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM might not be valid for the specific plant or production version you are trying to use.
  Missing BOM: The BOM may not exist for the specified material or plant.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using a specific version of the BOM, it may not be valid for the current context.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Status: Go to the BOM transaction