How To Fix RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK008 - Variant Article BOM &1 does not exist

RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK - BOM Consistency Check and Correction Message Class

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Variant Article BOM &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK008 - Variant Article BOM &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK008 indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified variant article. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to create or process a production order for a variant article that does not have an associated BOM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified variant article has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant article may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the BOM not being linked properly.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain BOM:
  
  Check if the BOM for the variant article exists. You can do this by