How To Fix VSCE401 - Material &1 has no valid BOM on date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Material &1 has no valid BOM on date &2

What causes this issue?

The BOM for a material is used in an object dependency. This BOM does
not exist for the date you entered.

System Response

Error message during generation of the knowledge base runtime version.

How to fix this error?

Check the object dependency affected.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE401 - Material &1 has no valid BOM on date &2 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE401 indicates that the system could not find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material on a given date. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when creating production orders.
  Cause:
  
  No BOM Exists: The material specified does not have any BOM defined in the system.
  BOM Not Valid on Date: The BOM exists, but it is not valid on the specified date. BOMs can have validity periods, and if the date falls outside this range, the BOM will not be considered valid.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the appropriate BOM.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released, which would prevent it from being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material in question. Ensure that you are checking for the correct plant and BOM usage.
  Verify Validity Dates: If a BOM exists, check its validity dates to ensure that it is valid on the specified date. You can do this in the BOM display screen.
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists or if the existing BOM is not valid, you may need to create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or update the existing BOM using CS02 (Change BOM).
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and released. If it is not, you may need to release it.
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up and that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the BOM setup, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific uses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (Display BOM for a material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to BOM processing that may affect your system.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCE401 error and ensure that the material has a valid BOM for the required date.