How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM005 - Provide material BOM subitem data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Provide material BOM subitem data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM005 - Provide material BOM subitem data ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM005 typically indicates that there is a problem with the Bill of Materials (BOM) subitem 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_MBOM005 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Subitem Data: The BOM subitem data for the specified material is not maintained or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the BOM or the material may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the BOM subitem data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the BOM or the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Subitem Data:
  
  Navigate to the BOM maintenance transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM).
  Verify if the subitem data for the material is correctly maintained. If not, add or correct the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. You can check this using transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify BOM data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for BOMs and materials to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction CS15 (BOM where-used list) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to BOMs and this specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PLMI/BO_MBOM005 error message in SAP.