How To Fix MU133 - No bill of material exists for order unit &1 of material &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 133

• Message text: No bill of material exists for order unit &1 of material &2.

What causes this issue?

You want to create procurement material &V3& based on sales material
&V2& to be used in the context of logistical materials.
A bill of material (BOM) for material &V2& contains empties. To create a
consistent procurement material, a BOM must exist for the order unit.

System Response

To avoid a data inconsistency in the material master and to ensure that
the procurement material can be correctly used in logistics processes,
the system stops processing and does not allow you to create the
material master data.

How to fix this error?

If possible<(>,<)> choose another order unit to create procurement
product &V3&. Make sure a BOM exists for the order unit.
If the BOM for material &V2& is missing by mistake, please maintain the
missing BOM data for unit of measure &V1& in the material master.
If it is not possible to choose another order unit nor maintain the BOM
data, choose another material to create the procurement material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU133 - No bill of material exists for order unit &1 of material &2. ?

  The SAP error message MU133 indicates that there is no bill of material (BOM) available for the specified order unit of a material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning, or when creating a production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material in the required unit of measure.
  Incorrect Material or Order Unit: The material number or order unit specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the BOM data.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM might not be assigned to the plant/location where the transaction is being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the material in the required order unit. If it does not exist, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01.
  If a BOM exists but is not valid for the specified order unit, you may need to create a new BOM or modify the existing one using transaction code CS02.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and production version. You can check this using transaction code CS03 to display the BOM.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Order Unit:
  
  Double-check the material number and order unit you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the BOM creation process or the specific requirements for your material, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Create BOM for a reference material
  CS12: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their applications in your production processes.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the unit of measure and other relevant fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU133 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for your material and order unit.