How To Fix VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION020 - Saving workbench items of workspace item &1 failed

VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION - VCH Transition Workspace Explosion Errors

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Saving workbench items of workspace item &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION020 - Saving workbench items of workspace item &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION020 indicates that there was a failure when trying to save workbench items for a specific workspace item (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with workbench items in the context of product modeling.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the workbench items.
  Locking Issues: The workspace item may be locked by another user or process, preventing the save operation.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings or in the way the workbench items are defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data associated with the workspace item to ensure