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

VMP_MSG296 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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