How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT046 - Method for Selecting Alternative Bills of Material description not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Method for Selecting Alternative Bills of Material description not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT046 - Method for Selecting Alternative Bills of Material description not found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT046 indicates that the system could not find a method for selecting an alternative Bill of Material (BOM) description. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when the system is trying to retrieve BOM data but cannot find the appropriate configuration or method to do so.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The method for selecting alternative BOM descriptions may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Data: The BOM data might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the inability to find the required alternative BOM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that govern how BOMs are selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM configuration settings in the SAP system and ensure that the method for selecting alternative BOM descriptions is properly defined.
  Use transaction code CS01 to create or CS02 to change BOMs and verify that the alternative BOMs are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Data:
  
  Check the BOM for the material in question to ensure that all necessary alternative BOMs are created and active.
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and verify the details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view BOM data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  System Parameters:
  
  Review the system parameters related to BOM selection. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM configuration and selection methods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and how they are used in your organization.
  Alternative BOMs: Familiarize yourself with how alternative BOMs are defined and used in your production processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.