How To Fix POFO134 - Cannot determine whether alternative BOM &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Cannot determine whether alternative BOM &1 exists

What causes this issue?

You assigned an alternative bill of material. However, the material is
not assigned to the portfolio.

System Response

The system cannot check the existence of the bill of material. The
system performs the existence check when a BOM explosion takes place in
the trading contract.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO134 - Cannot determine whether alternative BOM &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message POFO134, which states "Cannot determine whether alternative BOM &1 exists," typically occurs in the context of production planning and bill of materials (BOM) management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or verify the existence of an alternative BOM for a specific material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The specified alternative BOM does not exist in the system for the given material.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the alternative BOM.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the BOM or material master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the BOM or the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the alternative BOM exists for the specified material.
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is not marked as obsolete or inactive. If it is, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for BOMs in the system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for alternative BOMs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master and BOM data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like C223 or C202 for BOM-related checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  C223: Check BOM for consistency
  C202: Display BOM usage
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., standard BOM, alternative BOM) and their configurations.
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it is closely linked to BOMs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the POFO134 error and implement the appropriate solution.