How To Fix VMP_MSG287 - BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 287

• Message text: BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG287 - BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG287 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in a particular plant. The message specifies that the BOM for the material (&1) has been updated with an alternative version (&2) and version number (&4) in plant (&3). 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Versioning Issues: The BOM version being referenced may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Alternative BOM Configuration: The system is trying to access an alternative BOM that is not properly configured or is inactive.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing components or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Versions:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the specified alternative BOM version (&2) exists and is active for the material (&1) in plant (&3).
  If the version is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new version.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative BOM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the alternative BOM is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings for alternative BOMs in the material master (MM02) and BOM (CS01/CS02) transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the BOM data to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Transactions: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transactions such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (Display BOM for a material).
  Material Master: Understand how the material master data is structured and how it relates to BOMs.
  Alternative BOMs: Learn about the concept of alternative BOMs and how they are used in production planning and execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VMP_MSG287 error in SAP.