How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM003 - Provide material BOM data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Provide material BOM data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM003 - Provide material BOM data ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) data for a material. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or display a BOM.
  Cause:
  The error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM003 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified material does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow it to be accessed or modified (e.g., it may be locked or marked for deletion).
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not be defined for the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 may need to create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  If the BOM exists, check its status to ensure it is not locked or marked for deletion. You can do this in the BOM display screen.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific BOM:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct plant. If you are working in a specific plant, make sure the BOM is defined for that plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify BOM data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., material BOM, equipment BOM) and their specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to BOM processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PLMI/BO_MBOM003 error message in SAP.