How To Fix VC123 - Enter a usage for structure configuration for BOM explosion

VC123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Enter a usage for structure configuration for BOM explosion

What causes this issue?

You have set the system to a single or a multi-level BOM. It is
necessary to enter an application for the system to be able to find a
BOM.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an application.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VC123 - Details

• The SAP error message VC123, which states "Enter a usage for structure configuration for BOM explosion," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with configurable materials. This error indicates that the system requires a "usage" value to be specified for the configuration of the BOM explosion.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Missing Usage: The configuration for the BOM explosion requires a usage value, but it has not been provided. Usage is a key parameter that determines how the BOM is applied in different scenarios (e.g., production, sales).
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be set up correctly, or the usage is not defined in the configuration settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary configuration settings or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC123 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile for