How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM002 - Specify a material BOM item

/PLMI/BO_MBOM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specify a material BOM item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM002 - Specify a material BOM item ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM002 indicates that a material Bill of Materials (BOM) item must be specified. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a BOM in the SAP system, but the system requires you to specify a BOM item that is missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Item: The most common cause is that the BOM item has not been specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the BOM or the material master data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify BOM items.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the BOM or the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify BOM Item: Ensure that you have specified a valid BOM item in the transaction. Check the fields where the BOM item is required and fill them in