How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO038 - Material BOM &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Material BOM &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO038 - Material BOM &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO038 Material BOM &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a BOM, or when performing operations that require BOM data.
  Causes:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist for a different plant, and the system is looking for it in a specific plant where it does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  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 it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can check the material using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  If the BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active version.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific BOM:
  
  If the BOM is plant-specific, ensure you are checking the correct plant. You can specify the plant in the BOM display transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. If not, contact your SAP security team to get the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional configurations or customizations in place.
  
  
  
  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., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further troubleshooting steps.