How To Fix VMP_MSG040 - No items selected for material BOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No items selected for material BOM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG040 - No items selected for material BOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG040: No items selected for material BOM &1 typically occurs when you are trying to process a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material, but the system cannot find any items associated with that BOM. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating, changing, or displaying a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  No BOM Exists: The specified material does not have a BOM created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released, which can prevent it from being selected.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or missing entries in the BOM tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the specified material.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Make sure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If you are working in a specific plant, the BOM must be created for that plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If no BOM exists, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If the BOM exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to update it using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in good condition.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material in a plant
  
  
  BOM Tables:
  
  The BOM data is stored in tables such as STPO (BOM item) and STPOZ (BOM item with additional data).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.