How To Fix VMP_MSG285 - BOM for material &1 updated with sales order &2 item &3

VMP_MSG285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 285

• Message text: BOM for material &1 updated with sales order &2 item &3

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VMP_MSG285 - Details

• The SAP error message VMP_MSG285 typically indicates an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material when processing a sales order. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when the BOM is not properly configured, or when there are inconsistencies between the BOM and the sales order.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Found: The system cannot find a valid BOM for the specified material in the context of the sales order.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the sales order's configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the material is a configurable product, there may be issues with the configuration settings or dependencies.
  Sales Order Item: The sales order item may not be correctly linked to the BOM or may have incorrect item category settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a valid BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM)