How To Fix UACC157 - No suitable BOM available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UACC - Message Class for Concurrent Costing Adapter

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No suitable BOM available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UACC157 - No suitable BOM available ?

  The SAP error message UACC157 "No suitable BOM available" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) that matches the criteria specified in the transaction or process you are executing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production order creation, material planning, or when trying to explode a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the material in question.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant or location you are working with.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using production versions, the specified version may not exist or be valid.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not allow for BOMs to be created or used.
  Date Validity: The BOM may not be valid for the date range you are working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material and plant in question.
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new one.
  Verify BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required plant and production version.
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data to ensure that the material is correctly set up and that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant.
  Review Production Versions: If using production versions, ensure that the correct version is specified and that it is valid.
  Date Validity Check: Ensure that the BOM is valid for the date you are trying to use it. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  CS12: Display BOM for a Group of Materials
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their specific configurations.
  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 UACC157 error and implement the appropriate solution.