How To Fix VCH_L2A_MD016 - No BOM has been assigned to this object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No BOM has been assigned to this object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_MD016 - No BOM has been assigned to this object ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_MD016: No BOM has been assigned to this object typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material or object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, when trying to perform a material requirement planning (MRP) run, or when executing a production-related transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created or assigned for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that requires a BOM, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or location where the transaction is being executed.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may not be able to find the correct version for the material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Assign a BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the material. If not, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If a BOM exists, ensure it is assigned to the correct material and plant using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material type is correct and that it is set up to use a BOM.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Assignment:
  
  Make sure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details as well.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  If there are multiple BOM versions, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code CS15 (BOM Comparison) to check for inconsistencies in BOM data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  CS15: BOM Comparison
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary BOM is assigned to the relevant object in SAP.