How To Fix /PLMU/UI_GSS031 - No material found. Bill of material cannot be created without material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_GSS -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No material found. Bill of material cannot be created without material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS031 - No material found. Bill of material cannot be created without material ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS031 No material found. Bill of material cannot be created without material typically occurs when you are trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the system cannot find the specified material. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to use in the BOM has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use in BOMs.
  Material Type: The material type may not be allowed for BOM creation.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists