How To Fix P/039 - There is no belonging from a BOM to a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P/ -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: There is no belonging from a BOM to a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P/039 - There is no belonging from a BOM to a material ?

  The SAP error message P/039, which states "There is no belonging from a BOM to a material," typically occurs when you are trying to access a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that does not have an associated BOM defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating production orders, planning, or during material master maintenance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the material you are working with does not have a BOM assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow BOMs.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material in question.
  If no BOM exists, you will need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. BOMs can be plant-specific, so check if the BOM exists for the plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for BOM assignment. Some material types may not be configured to use BOMs.
  
  
  
  BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it. If it exists but is not assigned correctly, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  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., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific uses.
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the views that relate to BOMs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P/039 error and ensure that your materials are correctly linked to their respective BOMs in SAP.