How To Fix WRF_PCM161 - BOM missing for EAN &1 with material type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 161

• Message text: BOM missing for EAN &1 with material type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM161 - BOM missing for EAN &1 with material type &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM161 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) is missing for a specific European Article Number (EAN) and material type. This error typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with materials that require a BOM for configuration or production purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is no BOM defined for the specified material and EAN combination in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type specified may not be configured to use BOMs, or the BOM may not be relevant for that material type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect EAN assignments or missing links between the material and its BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM needs to be created for the material. If it does, you can create a BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned to the material and that it includes all necessary components.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to allow BOMs. You can check this in the material type settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  If the material type should have a BOM but does not, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment:
  
  Verify that the EAN is correctly assigned to the material. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  If the EAN is incorrect or missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant data is correctly linked and that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to BOM management and EAN handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and EANs.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a robust process for managing master data, including BOMs and EANs, to prevent such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM161 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for the specified material and EAN.