How To Fix OM497 - Production version and BOM or routing not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Production version and BOM or routing not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM497 - Production version and BOM or routing not allowed ?

  The SAP error message OM497 indicates that there is an issue with the production version, Bill of Materials (BOM), or routing in the context of production planning and execution. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid production version for the material being processed, or when the production version does not match the BOM or routing defined in the system.
  Causes of OM497 Error
  
  Missing Production Version: The material does not have a production version assigned in the system.
  Incorrect BOM/Routing Assignment: The production version may not be correctly linked to the BOM or routing.
  Inactive BOM/Routing: The BOM or routing may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The production version may not be valid for the plant where the production order is being created.
  Version Control Issues: There may be issues with version control settings that prevent the system from recognizing the correct BOM or routing.
  
  Solutions to OM497 Error
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if a production version is assigned to the material.
  If not, create a production version using transaction code C202 or C223.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM and Routing:
  
  Ensure that the BOM and routing are correctly assigned to the production version.
  Use transaction codes CS03 (for BOM) and CA03 (for routing) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Activate BOM/Routing:
  
  If the BOM or routing is inactive, activate it using transaction codes CS02 (for BOM) and CA02 (for routing).
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the production version is valid for the specific plant where the production order is being created.
  You can check this in the material master under the relevant plant view.
  
  
  
  Review Version Control Settings:
  
  Check the version control settings in the material master to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the production version, BOM, or routing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Create Production Version
  C223: Change Production Version
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify production versions, BOMs, and routings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OM497 error in SAP. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.