How To Fix VCH_HL_SRV_BOM003 - Invalid input parameters have been supplied to BOM explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_SRV_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid input parameters have been supplied to BOM explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_BOM003 - Invalid input parameters have been supplied to BOM explosion ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_BOM003 indicates that there are invalid input parameters supplied during the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion process. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to process the BOM due to incorrect or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Material Number: The material number provided may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the BOM explosion.
  Incorrect Plant or Location: The plant or location specified may not be valid for the material or BOM.
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material may not exist or may not be valid for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the material is configured with variants, the configuration parameters may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM or perform the explosion.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, BOM, or routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Plant and Location: Ensure that the plant and location are correctly specified and that they are valid for the material.
  Validate BOM Existence: Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  Review Configuration Parameters: If applicable, ensure that the configuration parameters for the material are correctly set up.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and perform the explosion.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to BOM explosions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  If the problem continues after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.