How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM007 - Plant &1 could not be found for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Plant &1 could not be found for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM007 - Plant &1 could not be found for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM007 indicates that the specified plant (denoted as &1) could not be found for the specified product (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing or when trying to access product-related data in a specific plant.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code provided in the transaction or process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant may not be defined in the system for the specified product. This can happen if the product has not been assigned to the plant in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the material master or BOM for the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Check the plant code you are using and ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data screens in SAP.
  Check Product Assignment: Ensure that the product is assigned to the specified plant. You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03) under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  Create or Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist for the specified plant, you may need to create or update it. Use transaction code CS01 to create a BOM or CS02 to change an existing one.
  Check Master Data: Review the material master data for the product to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained for the specified plant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and product data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the master data for both the plant and product is correctly maintained in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.