How To Fix PHIN471 - Record for BOM item is incomplete; enter material number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Record for BOM item is incomplete; enter material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN471 - Record for BOM item is incomplete; enter material number ?

  The SAP error message PHIN471 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the record for the BOM item is incomplete because a material number has not been entered. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that the material number for one or more components in the BOM has not been specified.
  Incomplete BOM Data: The BOM item may not have been fully defined, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the material number was not entered or was incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN471 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Item:
  
  Navigate to the BOM in question using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM).
  Review the components of the BOM to identify any items that do not have a material number assigned.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  If you find any BOM items without a material number, enter the correct material number for those items.
  Ensure that the material number is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Complete BOM Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields for the BOM item are filled out correctly. This includes descriptions, quantities, and any other mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the BOM to ensure that the changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the BOM. Lack of proper permissions can sometimes lead to incomplete entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a specific material
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understand the structure of BOMs in SAP, including how components are linked to materials.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master records for the components are correctly set up and active.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PHIN471 error and ensure that your BOM items are correctly configured in SAP.