How To Fix VCH_L2A_MD014 - No valid BOM could be found for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_MD - VCH Transition Tool - Master Data Messaga Class

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No valid BOM could be found for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_MD014 - No valid BOM could be found for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_MD014 indicates that the system could not find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified product. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the specified product in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant/Version Mismatch: The BOM might be defined for a different plant or production version than the one being used.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect material numbers or BOM types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the specified product and plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required plant and production version.
  Check the validity dates of the BOM to ensure it is within the active range.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Production Version:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct plant and production version when trying to access the BOM.
  If necessary, create or adjust the BOM for the correct plant or production version.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the material number is accurate.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master that could affect BOM retrieval.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data.
  If there are authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team to resolve them.
  
  
  
  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., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your needs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.