How To Fix VBDRV014 - The co-product/by-product &1 is not contained in the bill of material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The co-product/by-product &1 is not contained in the bill of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDRV014 - The co-product/by-product &1 is not contained in the bill of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV014 indicates that a co-product or by-product specified in a production order or process order is not included in the corresponding bill of materials (BOM). This can occur in scenarios where the system expects certain co-products or by-products to be defined in the BOM for the production process, but they are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Co-Product/By-Product in BOM: The specified co-product or by-product is not defined in the BOM for the material being produced.
  Incorrect BOM Version: The BOM version being used may not include the co-product or by-product.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the co-product or by-product may not be set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production process that do not align with the BOM setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the BOM: 
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the co-product or by-product is included in the BOM for the specified material.
  If it is missing, you will need to add it to the BOM.
  
  
  
  Update BOM:
  
  If the co-product or by-product is indeed required, update the BOM to include it. Ensure that the correct quantities and other relevant details are specified.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct BOM version is being used in the production order. If there are multiple versions, confirm that the one being referenced includes the necessary co-products or by-products.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify the material master data for the co-product or by-product to ensure it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order to ensure that it is correctly referencing the BOM and that all necessary components are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify BOMs and production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VBDRV014 error and ensure that your production process is correctly set up with the necessary co-products and by-products.