How To Fix VMP_MSG308 - BOM Usage is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 308

• Message text: BOM Usage is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG308 - BOM Usage is mandatory ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VMP_MSG308: BOM Usage is mandatory
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or change a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the BOM Usage field is either left blank or not properly maintained. The BOM Usage is a key field that specifies the context or purpose for which the BOM is used (e.g., production, engineering, costing).
  In SAP, BOM Usage is mandatory because it determines how the BOM is applied in different processes. Without specifying BOM Usage, the system cannot correctly classify or process the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter BOM Usage:
  
  When creating or changing a BOM (transaction codes like CS01, CS02), ensure that the BOM Usage field is filled.
  Common BOM Usage values include:
  
  1 = Production
  2 = Engineering/design
  3 = Costing
  4 = Plant maintenance
  
  
  Choose the appropriate usage based on your business requirement.
  
  
  
  Check Default Settings:
  
  If the BOM Usage is supposed to be defaulted by the system or user exit, verify that the default values or user-exits are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing:
  
  In some cases, the BOM Usage might be restricted or customized in the system. Check the configuration under:
  
  Logistics - General ? Bill of Material ? Basic Settings ? Define BOM Usage
  
  
  Ensure that the BOM Usage you want to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you are uploading BOMs via LSMW or other batch tools, make sure the BOM Usage field is correctly mapped and populated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CS15 - BOM Where-Used List
  
  
  
  BOM Usage Importance:
  
  Determines which BOM is selected during production order creation or costing.
  Multiple BOMs can exist for the same material but different usages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to BOM creation errors if the problem persists.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for BOM configuration and usage details.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VMP_MSG308: BOM Usage is mandatory means you must specify the BOM Usage when creating or changing a BOM. Enter a valid BOM Usage value to resolve the error.