How To Fix VMP_MSG296 - System could not determine the BOM usage for manufacturing; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 296

• Message text: System could not determine the BOM usage for manufacturing; see long text

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain <LS>BOM Usage</> value as <LB>1 (Production) </>in Customizing
for <LS>Configure Planning Scenario</> under <LS>Production -> Visual
Manufacturing Planner.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG296 - System could not determine the BOM usage for manufacturing; see long text ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VMP_MSG296: "System could not determine the BOM usage for manufacturing; see long text":
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the production order processing or when the system tries to determine the Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturing purposes. The system cannot find or determine the appropriate BOM usage for the material in the given context.
  BOM usage is a key parameter in SAP that specifies the purpose of the BOM, such as:
  
  1 = Production
  2 = Engineering/design
  3 = Plant maintenance
  etc.
  
  If the system cannot find a BOM with the correct usage (usually usage 1 for manufacturing) for the material and plant combination, it throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  No BOM exists for the material with the required BOM usage.
  The BOM usage is not maintained or assigned correctly.
  The BOM usage is not valid or active for the plant or material.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the system related to BOM usage determination.
  The material master or production version does not have the correct BOM usage assigned.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOM for the Material:
  
  Use transaction CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material and plant.
  Verify that a BOM with the correct BOM usage (usually 1 for production) exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Create BOM Usage:
  
  If no BOM with the required usage exists, create or maintain the BOM with the correct usage using CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Usage in Material Master:
  
  In the material master (MM02), check the Work Scheduling view.
  Verify if the BOM usage is correctly maintained or if the production version is assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Use transaction C223 to check if a production version exists for the material.
  The production version links the material, BOM, and routing.
  Ensure the production version has the correct BOM usage assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify if the BOM usage is correctly configured in customizing (SPRO) under:
  
  Logistics - General > Bill of Materials > Basic Settings > Define BOM Usage
  
  
  Ensure the BOM usage is active and valid for the plant and process.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom logic is used to determine BOM usage, verify that it works correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  C223 - Maintain Production Version
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to BOM usage and production versions if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  BOM Usage Values:
  
  Usage 1: Production
  Usage 2: Engineering/design
  Usage 3: Plant maintenance
  Usage 4: Sales
  Usage 5: Costing
  
  
  
  Production Version:
  
  Production versions are critical in linking BOM and routing for production.
  Without a valid production version, the system may not determine the BOM usage correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VMP_MSG296: System could not determine the BOM usage for manufacturing
  
  
  Cause
  No BOM with the required usage exists for the material/plant; incorrect or missing BOM usage
  
  
  Solution
  Check/create BOM with correct usage; verify production version; check material master BOM usage; verify configuration
  
  
  Key Transactions
  CS01, CS03, C223, MM02
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as material number, plant, and the process step where the error occurs.