How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM001 - BOM alternative could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 001

• Message text: BOM alternative could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM001 - BOM alternative could not be found ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM001 indicates that the system could not find a Bill of Materials (BOM) alternative for a specific material. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to retrieve a BOM for a material that has multiple alternatives, but none of the alternatives are available or valid for the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM Alternative: The specified material does not have any BOM alternatives defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may not have a BOM defined.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or the related master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM alternatives.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, CS03) and verify if the BOM alternatives are correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required plant and date.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant code in your transaction.
  Check if the material has been created and is active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Check the status of the BOM to ensure it is not marked as inactive or obsolete.
  If necessary, create or activate a valid BOM alternative.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.