How To Fix POFO130 - Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO130 - Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message POFO130 indicates that an alternative Bill of Materials (BOM) is not defined for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or when trying to create or process production orders that require an alternative BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the alternative BOM specified for the material does not exist in the system. This can happen if the BOM was never created, or if it was deleted or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to look for an alternative BOM that is not set up for the material in question.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly linked to the alternative BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and check if the alternative BOM for the specified material exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction (CS01) or modify an existing one (CS02).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly set up to use alternative BOMs.
  Ensure that the alternative BOM is assigned to the correct plant and that the validity dates are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order Settings:
  
  If you are working with production orders, ensure that the order is configured to use the correct BOM type.
  Check if the production order is set to use a specific alternative BOM and if that BOM is available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management and alternative BOMs for further guidance on setup and configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify BOMs and material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs in SAP (e.g., standard BOM, alternative BOM, variant BOM) and how they are used in production planning.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to BOMs and alternative BOMs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the POFO130 error and ensure that the necessary alternative BOM is defined for the material in question.