M_OBOM_WB_GNRL014 - Enter a component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter a component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL014 - Enter a component ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL014 with the description "Enter a component" typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management. This error indicates that a required component has not been specified in the BOM entry process.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a BOM without specifying at least one component. In SAP, a BOM must have components defined to represent the materials or parts that make up the finished product.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you enter at least one component in the BOM. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BOM Creation/Modification Screen:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for BOM management (e.g., CS01 for creating a BOM, CS02 for changing a BOM).
  
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  Fill in the necessary fields such as Material, Plant, and BOM Usage.
  
  
  
  Add Components:
  
  In the components section of the BOM screen, click on the "Add" or "Insert" button to enter a new component.
  Specify the component material number, quantity, and any other required details.
  
  
  
  Save the BOM:
  
  After entering the components, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for BOM management:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display multi-level BOM
  
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understand the structure of a BOM, which typically includes:
  
  Header data (material, plant, BOM usage)
  Component data (material numbers, quantities, units of measure)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more detailed guidance on BOM management.
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you enter the required components, you should be able to resolve the M_OBOM_WB_GNRL014 error and successfully manage your BOMs in SAP.