How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_BOM015 - Instance &1 for explosion not found in session data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Instance &1 for explosion not found in session data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM015 - Instance &1 for explosion not found in session data ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_BOM015 indicates that there is an issue with the explosion of a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the context of a specific session. The message typically means that the system could not find the required data for the BOM explosion process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified material may not exist or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Session Data Issues: The session data may not have been correctly initialized or may have been lost due to a session timeout or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the BOM from being accessed or exploded correctly.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in BOM explosion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is correctly defined.
  Session Management: If the session data is lost, try restarting the session or re-executing the transaction. Ensure that the session is properly initialized.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manipulate BOM data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Material Master Verification: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the material is set up for BOM usage.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to BOM processing in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS11: BOM Explosion
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.