How To Fix VMP_MSG087 - No BOM alternative found for material & and usage & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No BOM alternative found for material & and usage & in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG087 - No BOM alternative found for material & and usage & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG087 indicates that the system could not find a Bill of Materials (BOM) alternative for a specified material, usage, and plant. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to create a production order, where a BOM is required for the material being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM defined for the specified material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Usage: The usage specified in the BOM might not match the usage defined in the system. BOMs can be created for different usages (e.g., production, engineering, etc.), and if the usage does not match, the system will not find the BOM.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM might exist, but it may not be assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Alternative BOMs: If the system is set to look for alternative BOMs and none are available, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a BOM exists for the material in the specified plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material number, plant, and usage.
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If a BOM exists but is not assigned to the correct plant or usage, you may need to update it.
  Check BOM Usage: Ensure that the usage specified in your transaction matches the usage for which the BOM was created. If necessary, create a new BOM for the correct usage.
  Alternative BOMs: If your process requires alternative BOMs, ensure that they are defined and available for the material in question.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their usages.
  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 resolve the error message VMP_MSG087 and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for your material in the specified plant.