How To Fix VCH_HL_SOAP004 - BoM-Ident &1 not found in the BoM of &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_SOAP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BoM-Ident &1 not found in the BoM of &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_SOAP004 - BoM-Ident &1 not found in the BoM of &2. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_SOAP004 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BoM) item identified by the identifier &1 could not be found in the BoM of the material &2. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a system is trying to access or process a BoM for a specific material, but the specified component or item is not present in the BoM structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Component: The specified component (identified by &1) is not included in the BoM for the specified material (identified by &2).
  Incorrect BoM Version: The system may be referencing an incorrect version of the BoM that does not include the required component.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the BoM not being properly maintained or updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BoM for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BoM Configuration:
  
  Verify that the BoM for the specified material (identified by &2) is correctly configured and includes the component (identified by &1).
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BoM) to check the BoM details.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Component:
  
  Ensure that both the material number and the component number are correct and exist in the system.
  Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check BoM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BoM is active and not in a status that would prevent it from being used (e.g., inactive or obsolete).
  
  
  
  Review BoM Versions:
  
  If multiple versions of the BoM exist, ensure that the correct version is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BoM data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or help files related to BoM management in SAP for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BoM
  CS02: Change BoM
  CS03: Display BoM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to BoM processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BoM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.