How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL005 - No entry found for plant & of material &, or one of the BOM constituents.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No entry found for plant & of material &, or one of the BOM constituents.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL005 - No entry found for plant & of material &, or one of the BOM constituents. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL005 indicates that there is no entry found for a specific plant and material combination, or one of the Bill of Materials (BOM) constituents is missing. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, material management, or when trying to create or process a production order, purchase order, or similar transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not be defined for the specified plant in the material master.
  BOM Not Defined: The BOM for the material may not be created or may not include the required components for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may exist, but it may not have been extended to the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material Code: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the plant or material code being used.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or extend the material to the plant using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check BOM:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the material and plant.
  If the BOM is missing, you may need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is extended to the correct plant. You can do this in the material master data by checking the plant-specific views.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the entries for the plant and material codes to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Validity:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the specified plant. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult with a SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for material management and BOM management for more detailed procedures and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.