How To Fix WM387 - Material & does not have any components

WM387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Material & does not have any components

What causes this issue?

You want to list a structured material to which no components have yet
been assigned.
There is no guarantee when you maintain the material structure later
that the new components will actually be listed.

System Response

Structure materials without components are not listed in material
maintenance.

How to fix this error?

Assign components to the structured material. Having done this, you can
list the structure material.
&hints&
Structured materials without components cannot be used in logistics
processes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM387 - Material & does not have any components ?

  The SAP error message WM387 ("Material & does not have any components") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an operation (like picking, transferring, or putting away) for a material that is expected to have components or sub-items, but none are defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): The material in question may not have a BOM defined, which means that it does not have any components associated with it.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for components or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the warehouse management settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM: Verify if a BOM exists for the material. You can do this