How To Fix VMP_MSG185 - BOM usage &1 not relevant to engineering

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 185

• Message text: BOM usage &1 not relevant to engineering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG185 - BOM usage &1 not relevant to engineering ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG185 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) usage specified is not relevant for engineering purposes. This typically occurs when the BOM usage you are trying to access or manipulate does not align with the configurations or settings defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM usage you are trying to use may not be set up for engineering purposes in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configurations to recognize the specified BOM usage as relevant for engineering.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or BOM master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified BOM usage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Usage: Verify the BOM usage you are trying to access. Ensure that it is indeed intended for engineering purposes. Common BOM usages include:
  
  1: Production
  2: Engineering
  3: Sales
  4: Costing
  5: Maintenance
  6: Project
  7: Planning
  8: Other
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Go to the BOM configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: CS01, CS02, or CS03) and check if the BOM usage is correctly defined and relevant for engineering.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. You can check this using Transaction Code MM03 to view the material details.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM usage. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on BOM usage and its relevance to engineering.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage Types: Understanding the different BOM usage types and their purposes can help in determining the correct usage for your needs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) for managing BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.