How To Fix VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION118 - No valid profile has been found for BOM component &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION - VCH Transition Workspace Explosion Errors

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No valid profile has been found for BOM component &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION118 - No valid profile has been found for BOM component &1 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_EXPLOSION118 indicates that there is no valid profile found for a Bill of Materials (BOM) component in the system. This error typically occurs during the process of BOM explosion, which is when the system tries to retrieve the components of a BOM for production or planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect BOM Profile: The BOM component may not have a valid profile assigned to it. This can happen if the profile is not defined in the system or if it has been incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the BOM or the components, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the BOM or the related components may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find a valid profile.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the BOM master data and check if the component in question has a valid profile assigned.
  If not, assign the correct profile to the BOM component.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured and that all necessary components are included.
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CS01, CS02 for creating or changing BOMs).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the BOM and its components.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 to display the BOM and verify the details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify BOM profiles.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on BOM profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01 (Create BOM)
  CS02 (Change BOM)
  CS03 (Display BOM)
  CS11 (Display BOM for a material)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  STPO (BOM item)
  STPOZ (BOM item with additional data)
  MAST (BOM header)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.