How To Fix VMP_MSG263 - Material BOM is not versioned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Material BOM is not versioned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG263 - Material BOM is not versioned ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG263 indicates that the Material Bill of Materials (BOM) is not versioned. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a versioned BOM, but the BOM in question has not been set up with versioning.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Versioned: The BOM has been created without versioning, which means it does not have any specific versions associated with it.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may not be configured to allow for versioning of BOMs.
  Incorrect BOM Type: The BOM type being used may not support versioning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the BOM type you are using supports versioning.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under the relevant BOM type.
  
  
  
  Create a Versioned BOM:
  
  If the BOM is not versioned, you can create a new version of the BOM. This can be done using the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  When creating or changing the BOM, ensure that you specify the version number.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Version:
  
  If a versioned BOM already exists, ensure that you are referencing the correct version in your operations. You can check existing versions using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is set up correctly to allow for BOM versioning. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM versioning for additional guidance on how to set up and manage versioned BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Different BOM types (e.g., production BOM, engineering BOM) may have different rules regarding versioning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to BOM versioning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VMP_MSG263 error and successfully work with versioned BOMs in SAP.