How To Fix VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION102 - No BOMs have been found for the workspace item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION - VCH Transition Workspace Explosion Errors

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No BOMs have been found for the workspace item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION102 - No BOMs have been found for the workspace item ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION102 indicates that the system could not find any Bill of Materials (BOMs) associated with the workspace item you are trying to process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating production orders, sales orders, or during the planning process.
  Causes:
  
  No BOM Exists: The most straightforward reason is that there is no BOM defined for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be correctly set up in the material master, or it may not be assigned to the correct plant or storage location.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to retrieve BOMs correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOMs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a BOM exists for the material in the relevant plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If a BOM exists but is not valid, consider updating it.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required plant and version.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for BOM retrieval.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOMs. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their relevance to your process.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.