How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO039 - Material BOM &1 does not exist on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Material BOM &1 does not exist on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO039 - Material BOM &1 does not exist on &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO039 indicates that a specific Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material does not exist in the system for the specified plant or location. This error typically arises in the context of engineering change management or when trying to access or manipulate BOM data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent BOM: The most straightforward cause is that the BOM for the specified material (&1) does not exist in the specified plant (&2).
  Incorrect Plant/Material: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  BOM Not Created: The BOM may not have been created yet for the material in the specified plant.
  BOM Status: The BOM might exist but could be inactive or not released for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM for the specified material and plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the material is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using CS01.
  If it exists but is not active, you may need to activate or release it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for BOM management in your organization to ensure compliance with processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, engineering BOM) and their specific uses.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Create BOM for a reference material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to BOM management that might address specific issues or bugs.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PLMI/ECN_BO039.