How To Fix VCH_HL_SRV_BOM005 - Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion

VCH_HL_SRV_BOM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_SRV_BOM - Exception messages for BOM Explosion

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_BOM005 - Missing authorization to perform BOM explosion ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_BOM005 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to perform a Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's production planning or material management modules, where users need to access BOM data for various operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to view or manipulate BOM data, which is essential for performing a BOM explosion. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to BOM access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include BOM-related transactions.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct user group or profile that has the required permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
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