How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_CPROFILE004 - No conf. profile found in buffer for mat. &1 of ID &2 at expl. date &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_CPROFILE - Exception messages for master data access: conf profile

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No conf. profile found in buffer for mat. &1 of ID &2 at expl. date &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CPROFILE004 - No conf. profile found in buffer for mat. &1 of ID &2 at expl. date &3. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CPROFILE004 indicates that the system could not find a configuration profile in the buffer for a specific material (denoted by &1), with a specific ID (denoted by &2), at a specific expiration date (denoted by &3). This error typically occurs in the context of handling variant configuration or when dealing with configurable materials in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the specified material may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Buffer Issues: The configuration profile might not be loaded into the buffer, possibly due to a system error or a configuration issue.
  Incorrect Material ID: The material ID specified may be incorrect or not linked to the expected configuration profile.
  Expired Configuration: The configuration profile may have an expiration date that has passed, making it unavailable for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Verify that the configuration profile for the specified material exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration profile settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Refresh Buffer:
  
  If the configuration profile is missing from the buffer, you can try to refresh the buffer. This can often be done by reloading the material or by executing a transaction that forces the system to refresh its data.
  
  
  
  Verify Material ID:
  
  Double-check the material ID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the expected configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Expiration Date:
  
  Review the expiration date of the configuration profile. If it has expired, you may need to update the profile or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration profile. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and configuration profiles for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CS03 (Display Material BOM) to check the configuration profiles and material settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.