How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL003 - Material & or one of the BOM constituents could not be found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL - Exception messages for master data access: material

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material & or one of the BOM constituents could not be found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL003 - Material & or one of the BOM constituents could not be found. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL003 indicates that a material or one of the Bill of Materials (BOM) constituents could not be found in the system. This error typically arises during processes such as production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create or modify a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or marked for deletion in the system.
  BOM Not Defined: The BOM for the material may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The material may not be available in the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material or BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system.
  Verify that the material number is correct and corresponds to the intended material.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material is inactive, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to check if the BOM exists for the material.
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the BOM is also valid for that plant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and BOM data.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BOM management and material master data for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.