How To Fix RM016 - BOM for material & and production version & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BOM for material & and production version & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM016 - BOM for material & and production version & not defined ?

  The SAP error message RM016 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material and production version is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as creating a production order, and the system cannot find the necessary BOM data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material and production version has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Production Version: The production version specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the material in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material not being properly linked to the BOM.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may be defined for a different plant than the one you are currently working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to create or update the BOM for the specified material and production version.
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct plant and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions) to verify that the production version exists for the material.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the material is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they relate to your production processes.
  
  
  Production Planning: Familiarize yourself with the production planning module in SAP, as BOMs are crucial for production orders and material requirements planning (MRP).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to BOMs and production versions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM016 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is defined for your material and production version.