How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM003 - Invalid input parameters have been supplied to BOM explosion

VCH_HL_EXT_BOM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid input parameters have been supplied to BOM explosion

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VCH_HL_EXT_BOM003 - Details

• The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM003 indicates that there are invalid input parameters supplied during the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion process. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to process the BOM due to incorrect or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Material Number: The material number provided may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the BOM explosion.
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material may not be maintained or may not be valid for the given plant or version.
  Incorrect Plant or Version: The plant or BOM version specified may not match the BOM data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing components or incorrect quantities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Verify BOM Existence: Ensure that a