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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.