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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 navigating to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and entering the variant article number.
  If it does not exist, create a new BOM for the variant article using transaction CS01.
  If it exists but is not valid, you may need to adjust the validity dates or the status of the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify that the material master for the variant article is correctly set up. Use transaction MM03 to check the material details.
  Ensure that the material type and other relevant settings are appropriate for the variant article.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the variant article is part of a configurable product, ensure that the configuration settings are correct and that the necessary dependencies are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Version:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is valid for the specific plant and production version you are working with. BOMs can be plant-specific, and the production version must match the BOM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM management and variant articles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level, variant BOM) and how they relate to your production processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to BOM processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for the variant article.