How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM012 - Configuration trace hasn't been initialized properly

VCH_HL_EXT_BOM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Configuration trace hasn't been initialized properly

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VCH_HL_EXT_BOM012 - Details

• The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM012 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration trace not being initialized properly in the context of handling external Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the integration of external systems or when working with complex BOM structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration trace for handling external BOMs may not have been set up correctly. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the relevant configuration tables or transaction codes.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or initialize the configuration trace.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system that prevent the proper initialization of the configuration trace.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the BOM or related master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to external BOMs.