How To Fix PLMDISCALC040 - Order BOM for material &1 plant &2 BOMNo &3 AlBOM &4 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Order BOM for material &1 plant &2 BOMNo &3 AlBOM &4 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMDISCALC040 - Order BOM for material &1 plant &2 BOMNo &3 AlBOM &4 not available ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC040 indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system attempts to access BOM data that is either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material, plant, and BOM number does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Number: The BOM number specified in the error message may be incorrect or not assigned to the material in question.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not be created for the specific plant mentioned in the error message.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM might exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  Verify BOM Number: Ensure that the BOM number referenced in the error message is correct. If it is incorrect, update the relevant configuration or data.
  Create/Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist for the specified plant, create a new BOM or copy an existing one using the appropriate transaction codes.
  Check Validity: Ensure that the BOM is valid for the required period and is active. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access BOM data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for BOM management in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your needs.
  Material Master: Check the material master data to ensure that the material is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLMDISCALC040 error and ensure that the necessary BOM data is available for your production planning processes.