How To Fix POFO131 - Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2 and plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2 and plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO131 - Alternative BOM &1 is not defined for material &2 and plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message POFO131 indicates that an alternative Bill of Materials (BOM) is not defined for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find the required alternative BOM for the specified material and plant combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the alternative BOM for the specified material and plant has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the alternative BOM.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or BOM data, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Alternative BOM:
  
  Go to the BOM maintenance transaction (e.g., CS01 for creating a BOM).
  Ensure that you create an alternative BOM for the specified material and plant combination.
  Make sure to assign the correct alternative BOM usage and status.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction CS03 to display existing BOMs for the material and check if the alternative BOM exists.
  If it does exist, verify that it is correctly assigned to the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly configured for the plant in question.
  Ensure that the BOM usage is correctly set up in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the plant settings are correct and that the plant is active and configured to use alternative BOMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM management and alternative BOMs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., standard BOM, alternative BOM) and their uses in production planning.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to BOMs and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the POFO131 error and ensure that the necessary alternative BOM is defined for the material and plant in question.