How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS007 - Key of material BOM not fully specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Key of material BOM not fully specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS007 - Key of material BOM not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS007 Key of material BOM not fully specified typically occurs when there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a complete key for the BOM, which is necessary for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete BOM Key: The BOM key is not fully specified, meaning that one or more required fields (like material number, plant, or BOM usage) are missing or incorrect.
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified material and plant does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with how the BOM is configured in the system, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify that the BOM for the specified material and plant is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question to ensure it is correctly set up and that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Usage:
  
  Ensure that the BOM usage is correctly specified. Different usages (like production, engineering, etc.) may require different BOMs.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Structure: Understand the structure of BOMs in SAP, including the importance of the material number, plant, and usage.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for BOM management (CS01, CS02, CS03, CS12, etc.).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.