How To Fix PPH_DD134 - BOM Usage indicator for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 134

• Message text: BOM Usage indicator for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD134 - BOM Usage indicator for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD134 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) usage indicator for a specific product, plant, and MRP area. This error typically arises when the BOM usage indicator specified for the product in the system is not valid or does not exist in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Usage Indicator: The BOM usage indicator specified for the product in the plant and MRP area does not match any valid entries in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The BOM usage might not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant BOM has not been created for the specified usage.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product master or BOM master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Usage Indicator:
  
  Go to the BOM master data (transaction code CS03 or CS02) and check the BOM usage for the specified product, plant, and MRP area.
  Ensure that the BOM usage indicator is correctly defined and corresponds to the intended usage (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist for the specified usage, create a new BOM with the correct usage indicator.
  If the BOM exists but is not valid, consider updating it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the BOM usage indicators are correctly defined and active.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the product to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out, including the MRP area settings.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct plant and MRP area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on BOM usage indicators and their implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage Types: Common BOM usage types include production (usage 1), engineering (usage 2), and others. Each usage type serves a different purpose and has specific configurations.
  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 related to BOM usage indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the BOM usage indicator is valid for the specified product, plant, and MRP area.