How To Fix /SCWM/MD049 - Error while reading the BOM for product &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Error while reading the BOM for product &1 in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD049 - Error while reading the BOM for product &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD049 indicates that there is an issue with reading the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific product in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to retrieve the BOM data for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified product does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Product or System: The product ID or system ID provided in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from reading the BOM.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system configuration errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified product in the relevant system. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) in the SAP GUI.
  Validate Product and System IDs: Ensure that the product ID and system ID mentioned in the error message are correct and correspond to the intended entries.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. If not, appropriate roles and permissions should be assigned.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place and that there are no discrepancies.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) for managing BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to BOM processing in EWM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BOM management and EWM configuration for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.