How To Fix MU058 - The material &1 does not yet have an empties BOM for the unit &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The material &1 does not yet have an empties BOM for the unit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU058 - The material &1 does not yet have an empties BOM for the unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message MU058 indicates that the system is unable to find an empties Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material and unit. This typically occurs in scenarios involving the management of returnable packaging or containers, where the system expects to find a BOM that defines the components (empties) associated with a particular material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Empties BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the empties BOM has not been created for the specified material and unit. This can happen if the material is new or if the BOM was not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Material or Unit: The material number or unit specified in the transaction may be incorrect, leading the system to search for a BOM that does not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the empties BOM from being recognized or created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Empties BOM:
  
  Navigate to the BOM creation transaction (usually CS01 for creating a BOM).
  Ensure that you are creating the empties BOM for the correct material and unit.
  Define the components that make up the empties BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction CS03 to display existing BOMs for the material and verify if an empties BOM exists.
  If it does exist, ensure that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Unit:
  
  Double-check the material number and unit being used in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  If necessary, consult with your materials management team to confirm the correct details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up empties BOMs in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check if there are any system settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on empties BOMs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOMs and empties management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU058 error and ensure that the necessary empties BOM is in place for the specified material and unit.