How To Fix VC2HL_BO002 - Profile not set for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2HL_BO -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Profile not set for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2HL_BO002 - Profile not set for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message VC2HL_BO002, which states "Profile not set for material &1," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a configuration profile for the specified material (represented by &1) in the variant configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a configuration profile assigned to it. This can happen if the material is newly created and the profile has not been set up yet.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use variant configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the profile from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the configuration profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM02).
  Select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data and Sales views).
  Ensure that a configuration profile is assigned to the material. This is typically done in the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" view or "Basic Data" view under the "Variant Configuration" section.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is set up to allow for variant configuration. This can be checked in the configuration settings for material types (transaction code OMT0).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction code CU50 or CU01 to ensure that the configuration profile is correctly defined and linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration profile. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to ensure there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  OMT0: Material Type Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration for detailed steps on setting up configuration profiles and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC2HL_BO002 error and ensure that the material has the appropriate configuration profile set up.