How To Fix PS_MSGS031 - No items to be added to material BOM

PS_MSGS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS_MSGS - Message class for bom updation for PS

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No items to be added to material BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS_MSGS031 - No items to be added to material BOM ?

  The SAP error message PS_MSGS031 ("No items to be added to material BOM") typically occurs when you are trying to add items to a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the system cannot find any valid items to add. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Valid Components: The components you are trying to add may not exist or may not be valid for the specified BOM.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the components may not be compatible with the BOM.
  Status of the BOM: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it is locked or marked for deletion).
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like material master or plant data) may be incomplete or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to add items to the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Component Validity: Ensure