How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND111 - No set components could be defined for set material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No set components could be defined for set material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND111 - No set components could be defined for set material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND111 No set components could be defined for set material &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or create an outbound delivery or perform a related transaction involving a set material (a material that consists of multiple components), but the system cannot find or determine the components of the set material.
  In other words, the system expects to explode the set material into its components (individual materials) for delivery or further processing, but no components are defined or found in the system for that set material.
  Common causes include:
  
  The set material does not have a valid BOM (Bill of Materials) assigned or maintained.
  The BOM for the set material is inactive or flagged for deletion.
  The BOM usage or validity dates do not cover the current transaction date.
  The set material is not correctly configured as a set material in the material master.
  The delivery or sales document is missing necessary data to explode the set material.
  Customizing or configuration issues related to set material processing in delivery.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check BOM for the Set Material:
  
  Go to transaction CS03 (Display BOM).
  Enter the set material number and BOM usage (usually 1 for production or 5 for sales).
  Verify that the BOM exists and contains components.
  Check the validity dates of the BOM header and items to ensure they are valid for the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Correct BOM if Missing:
  
  If no BOM exists, create one using CS01 (Create BOM).
  Ensure all components are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Use MM03 to check the material master.
  Verify that the material is flagged as a set material (e.g., in the Basic Data or Sales views).
  Confirm that the material type and other relevant settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery or Sales Document:
  
  Ensure that the sales order or delivery document references the correct set material.
  Confirm that the item category supports set materials and BOM explosion.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Set Materials.
  Ensure that the system is configured to explode set materials in deliveries.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code can interfere with BOM explosion.
  Review any user exits or BAdIs related to delivery creation or set material processing.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After corrections, try to create the delivery or process the transaction again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Set Material: A material that is a collection of components sold as a set. The system needs to explode it into components for delivery and inventory management.
  BOM Usage: Different BOM usages exist (e.g., 1 for production, 5 for sales). The correct usage must be maintained.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Related Notes / SAP KBA:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to BOM explosion and set materials.
  Example SAP Note: 1234567 (hypothetical) - Issues with BOM explosion in deliveries.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the material number or transaction context, I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "No set components could be defined for set material &1" means the system cannot find components for the set material because the BOM is missing, invalid, or incorrectly maintained. The solution is to verify and maintain the BOM and material master data properly, then retry the transaction.