How To Fix VMP_MSG144 - No sub-assemblies found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No sub-assemblies found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG144 - No sub-assemblies found ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG144: No sub-assemblies found typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with bill of materials (BOM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find any sub-assemblies for the specified assembly or product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM Entries: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material does not include any sub-assemblies. This could be due to incorrect BOM configuration or missing entries.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in identifying sub-assemblies.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The error may occur if the system is looking for sub-assemblies in the wrong plant or storage location where they do not exist.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM or sub-assemblies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the BOM for the specified material includes the necessary sub-assemblies.
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly structured and that the sub-assemblies are listed.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (MM03) for the assembly to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the relevant views (like MRP, Basic Data) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master or BOM.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required period. You can check the validity dates in the BOM transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and sub-assemblies. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03 (Display BOM)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  CS11 (BOM Explosion)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BOM and sub-assemblies.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, further investigation may be required, possibly involving SAP support.