How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM044 - Material and Usage are mandatory inputs

/PLMI/BO_MBOM044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material and Usage are mandatory inputs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM044 - Material and Usage are mandatory inputs ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM044 indicates that when trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system, the system requires both the material and usage fields to be filled in. This error typically occurs in the context of BOM management within the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create or change a BOM without specifying the required fields: Material and Usage.
  The system settings or configuration require these fields to be mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both the Material and Usage fields are filled in correctly. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: When creating or editing a BOM, make sure to enter a valid material number in the Material field and a valid usage in the Usage field.
  
  
  Usage Field: The Usage field typically indicates the purpose