How To Fix /SCWM/MD052 - Error while displaying BOM for product &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 052

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD052 - Error while displaying BOM for product &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD052 indicates that there is an issue with displaying 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) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to retrieve or display the BOM data for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified product may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Product or Plant: The product or plant specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM for the specified product.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the product or BOM.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle BOMs for the specified product type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified product in the relevant plant. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) in the SAP GUI.
  Verify Product and Plant: Ensure that the product and plant specified in the error message are correct and that the product is properly configured in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view BOMs. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data related to the product and BOM. This may involve checking for any missing or incorrect entries in the material master or BOM configuration.
  System Configuration Review: Review the system configuration settings related to BOMs and ensure that they are set up correctly for the product type in question.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  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 Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.