How To Fix VBDRV013 - No bill of material was found for the data entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No bill of material was found for the data entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDRV013 - No bill of material was found for the data entered ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV013 indicates that the system could not find a bill of material (BOM) for the data you entered. This error typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, production planning, or when trying to create a production order that requires a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM defined for the material you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may not be defined for the specific plant or location you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the data entered, such as incorrect item category or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that