How To Fix MU105 - Data does not exist; cannot create BOM for procurement material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Data does not exist; cannot create BOM for procurement material &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU105 - Data does not exist; cannot create BOM for procurement material &1. ?

  The SAP error message MU105, which states "Data does not exist; cannot create BOM for procurement material &1," typically occurs when you are trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that does not have the necessary data or configuration in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Missing: The material for which you are trying to create a BOM may not exist in the system or may not have been properly set up in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the procurement material may not be configured to allow BOM creation.
  Plant Data Missing: The material may not have been assigned to a plant, or the plant data may be incomplete.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of new BOMs.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a BOM for the specified material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03). Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.) are filled out correctly.
  Verify Material Type: Ensure that the material type is set up to allow BOM creation. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMT3E).
  Assign Plant: Make sure that the material is assigned to a plant and that the plant data is complete. You can do this in the material master under the plant-specific data.
  Check BOM Status: If there is an existing BOM, check its status to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents new BOMs from being created.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create BOMs. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's roles and permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Configuration: You may need to review the configuration settings for BOMs in the SAP system, which can be accessed through the SPRO transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM creation and the MU105 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MU105 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.