How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM005 - Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM005 - Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM005 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to perform a Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate BOM data without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile to execute the BOM explosion process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to BOM operations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to BOM-related transactions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for BOM operations.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects (e.g., C_BOM_A, C_BOM_B, etc.), you may need to add these to the user’s role. This typically requires the assistance of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the BOM explosion again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to BOM operations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BOM include:
  
  C_BOM_A: Authorization for BOM access
  C_BOM_B: Authorization for BOM changes
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  Security Roles: Ensure that the roles assigned to users are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the necessary permissions for their job functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the VCH_HL_EXT_BOM005 error.