How To Fix VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION117 - BOM item &1 / &2 references class &3. No item added to workbench

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION - VCH Transition Workspace Explosion Errors

• Message number: 117

• Message text: BOM item &1 / &2 references class &3. No item added to workbench

What causes this issue?

BOM items with item category "Class item (K)" can be replaced by an
actual product. Such BOM items are not relevant for transition, but the
actual products that can replace the class may be.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the replacing products for the class and if any of them is
transfer-relevant, add them to a transition workspace, and create their
AVC compatible configuration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION117 - BOM item &1 / &2 references class &3. No item added to workbench ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION117 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the context of class references. Specifically, the error message states that the BOM item (identified by &1 and &2) references a class (identified by &3), but no item was added to the workbench due to this issue.
  Cause:
  
  Class Assignment Issues: The BOM item may be referencing a class that is not properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Characteristics: The class referenced by the BOM item may not have the required characteristics defined, which are necessary for the item to be processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that prevent the item from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the class or BOM item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify that the class referenced by the BOM item exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the class in the SAP system and checking its attributes and characteristics.
  Review BOM Item: Check the BOM item to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it references the correct class. Make sure that all required fields are filled out.
  Validate Characteristics: Ensure that all necessary characteristics for the class are defined and that they are compatible with the BOM item.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the BOM and class. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to BOM and class configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CL02 (Change Class) to manage BOMs and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the processing of the BOM item and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.