How To Fix VMP_MSG215 - BOM for material &1 with alternative &2 is not valid on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 215

• Message text: BOM for material &1 with alternative &2 is not valid on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG215 - BOM for material &1 with alternative &2 is not valid on &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG215 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material and its alternative. The message typically means that the BOM is not valid for the specified date or that there is some inconsistency in the BOM configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Validity Date: The BOM may not be valid for the date specified in the transaction. BOMs have validity periods, and if the date falls outside this range, the system will throw this error.
  Missing BOM: The alternative BOM specified may not exist for the material in question.
  Incorrect Alternative BOM Configuration: The alternative BOM may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents the BOM from being used (e.g., it may be marked as inactive).
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may not be valid for the specific plant or location being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the BOM for the material and ensure that the date you are using in the transaction falls within this range.
  Verify BOM Existence: Check if the alternative BOM exists for the material. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material and alternative BOM number.
  Review BOM Configuration: Ensure that the alternative BOM is correctly configured and activated. You can use transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to review the settings.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Plant-Specific BOM: If the BOM is plant-specific, ensure that you are referencing the correct plant in your transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Master Data: Understanding how BOMs are structured and managed in SAP is crucial. BOMs can be single-level or multi-level, and they can have alternatives based on production requirements.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.