How To Fix VMP_MSG157 - BOM for material &1 with alternative &2 doesn't exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 157

• Message text: BOM for material &1 with alternative &2 doesn't exist in the system

What causes this issue?

An existing MBOM for a material that is associated with a planning scope
alternative is not found in SAP ERP when you start a planning session.
This could have occurred due to any of the following reasons:
BOM is deleted from the database using transaction (cs02)
BOM is not valid for the engineering change number(ECN) specified in the
planning scope alternative

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the BOM is deleted from the database, then perform the following:
In the Edit Planning Scope screen, remove the BOM from the Planned BOMs
tab page.
Choose Save and Start Planning.
If the BOM is not valid for the ECN, change the ECN to a valid date such
that the BOM is valid for it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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