How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM008 - No valid BOM could be found for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No valid BOM could be found for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM008 - No valid BOM could be found for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM008 indicates that the system could not find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified product. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the specified product in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant/Version Mismatch: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant or production version you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect material numbers or BOM types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the product in question.
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required period.
  Check if the BOM is marked for deletion or if it has been archived.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant and production version.
  If necessary, create or modify the BOM to include the required plant or production version.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the product using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that all relevant data is correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  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 context on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific uses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.