How To Fix VMP_MSG198 - No BOM will be created for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No BOM will be created for material &1

What causes this issue?

You created an MBOM having assemblies with no components in the planned
panel.

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?

Reload the planning scope alternative and allocate components to the
assemblies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG198 - No BOM will be created for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG198 indicates that no Bill of Materials (BOM) will be created for the specified material (denoted as &1 in the message). This error typically arises during the process of creating or managing BOMs in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the specified material may not be allowed to have a BOM. Certain material types, such as services or trading goods, do not require a BOM.
  
  
  BOM Status: The material may already have a BOM that is inactive or not in a status that allows for the creation of a new BOM.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the creation of BOMs for certain materials based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the material may be incomplete or missing, preventing the creation of a BOM.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to a plant where BOMs are allowed to be created.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the specified material. If it is not suitable for BOM creation, consider using a different material type that supports BOMs.
  
  
  Review BOM Status: Check if there is an existing BOM for the material. If there is one, ensure it is active and in the correct status. If necessary, you may need to delete or modify the existing BOM.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to BOM creation. Ensure that the configuration allows for BOMs to be created for the material type in question.
  
  
  Complete Master Data: Ensure that all required master data for the material is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master record for any missing information.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: Confirm that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that BOMs can be created for that plant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM creation and the specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM creation and the specific error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.