How To Fix /PLMI/LBL_BO081 - Could not determine ingredient items; check source specification &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/LBL_BO -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Could not determine ingredient items; check source specification &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO081 - Could not determine ingredient items; check source specification &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO081 Could not determine ingredient items; check source specification &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Label Management functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or determine the ingredient items for a specific source specification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Source Specification: The source specification referenced in the error message may not have all the necessary ingredient items defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the recipe that is supposed to link to the source specification.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials or specifications, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the ingredient items associated with the source specification.
  System Bugs or Issues: Occasionally, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source Specification: Verify that the source specification referenced in the error message is complete and contains all necessary ingredient items. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C223 for source specifications).
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the ingredients is correctly maintained and that all relevant fields are filled out.
  Validate Recipe Configuration: If applicable, check the recipe or bill of materials (BOM) to ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the source specification.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ingredient items. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you may want to debug the process to identify where the failure occurs in the code.
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for source specifications), CS01 (for creating BOMs), and MM03 (for displaying material master data).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PLM and label management for additional context on how ingredient items are determined and managed.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.