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