How To Fix /SCWM/MD054 - Error while reading the bill of material for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Error while reading the bill of material for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD054 - Error while reading the bill of material for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD054 indicates that there is an issue with reading the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific product in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified product does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the product may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in retrieving the BOM.
  
  
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the plant or storage location being referenced.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM or the integration with the ERP system.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the EWM and the ERP system.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified product. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and Warehouse Management views) for the product.
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and storage location. You can check the status in the BOM display transaction.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in both EWM and the ERP system to ensure they are correctly set up for BOM processing.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the EWM and ERP systems to ensure that the data is synchronized. This may involve running specific reports or transactions to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS03 (Display BOM), MM03 (Display Material), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and EWM processes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SCWM/MD054 error and implement the appropriate solution.