How To Fix STEP783 - Create MAT BOM: Alternative not defined

STEP783 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 783

• Message text: Create MAT BOM: Alternative not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP783 - Create MAT BOM: Alternative not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP783 Create MAT BOM: Alternative not defined" typically occurs when you are trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material in SAP, but the system cannot find an alternative BOM defined for that material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with configurable materials or when specific BOM alternatives are required for production.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the system is looking for an alternative BOM for the material you are trying to create or modify, but it does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the material is a configurable material, the configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not finding the appropriate BOM alternative.
  Incorrect BOM Type: The BOM type you are trying to create may not be compatible with the material or may not have been