How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM002 - Material ID for material &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material ID for material &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM002 - Material ID for material &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM002 indicates that the system could not determine the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material ID (&1). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access BOM data for a material that is either not defined or not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material ID provided does not exist in the system or is not defined in the relevant plant or storage location.
  BOM Not Created: There may not be a BOM created for the specified material in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant or location from which the request is being made.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems, leading to missing or outdated BOM information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM for the specified material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material ID exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) in SAP ERP.
  Create or Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If it exists but is not assigned to the correct plant, update it using CS02 (Change BOM).
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Data Synchronization: If you suspect data synchronization issues, check the settings and logs for the CIF (Core Interface) to ensure that data is being transferred correctly between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  CIF transaction for monitoring data transfer between SAP ERP and APO.
  
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understanding the structure of BOMs in SAP can help in troubleshooting. BOMs can be single-level or multi-level, and the system needs to know how to navigate these structures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM determination in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.