How To Fix VMP_MSG294 - Non versioned BOM(s) exist for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Non versioned BOM(s) exist for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG294 - Non versioned BOM(s) exist for &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG294 Non versioned BOM(s) exist for &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that there are Bill of Materials (BOMs) in the system that are not versioned for the material or plant specified by &1. In other words, the BOMs exist without a version number assigned.
  In SAP, BOMs can be maintained with or without version management. When version management is active or required (e.g., in Engineering Change Management or when version-dependent BOMs are used), having BOMs without versions can cause inconsistencies or issues in processes that expect versioned BOMs.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  BOMs were created or maintained without version management enabled.
  Version management is activated for BOMs in the system or for the material, but existing BOMs have no version assigned.
  Migration or data upload created BOMs without versions.
  The system or process expects versioned BOMs but finds non-versioned BOMs.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Processes that require versioned BOMs (like Engineering Change Management, variant configuration, or certain production planning scenarios) may fail or behave unexpectedly.
  The system may prevent certain transactions or changes until BOMs are properly versioned.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check BOM Version Management Settings:
  
  Verify if version management is active for BOMs in your system or for the specific material.
  Transaction: CS01 / CS02 / CS03 (Create / Change / Display BOM)
  Check if BOMs have version numbers assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Versions to Existing BOMs:
  
  If BOMs exist without versions, create versions for them.
  You can create a new BOM version by copying the existing BOM and assigning a version number.
  Alternatively, maintain the BOM with a version number in CS02.
  
  
  
  Adjust BOM Version Management Settings (if appropriate):
  
  If version management is not required, you may consider disabling it for the material or plant.
  This is done in the material master or BOM settings, but be cautious as this affects change management and traceability.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CS14 (BOM Version Comparison):
  
  To analyze differences between BOM versions and identify non-versioned BOMs.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing Settings:
  
  In SPRO, under Logistics - Production - Master Data - Bills of Material - Version Management, verify settings related to BOM versioning.
  
  
  
  Mass Update / Correction:
  
  If many BOMs are affected, consider a mass update program or custom report to assign versions.
  Always test in a development or quality system before mass changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  BOM Version Management:
  
  SAP allows BOMs to be versioned to track changes over time. Each version can represent a different state of the BOM, useful for Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CS14 - Compare BOM Versions
  CS15 - BOM Where-Used List
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP KBAs:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to BOM version management and error VMP_MSG294.
  Example SAP Note: 1234567 (hypothetical) - "Handling non-versioned BOMs in version management scenarios."
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always maintain BOMs with versions if version management is active.
  Use Engineering Change Management to control BOM versions.
  Regularly audit BOMs for version consistency.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help tailor the solution further.