How To Fix VSCE402 - Item number &1 does not exist in BOM for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Item number &1 does not exist in BOM for &2

What causes this issue?

You are calling up a bill of material item in a dependency via item
number. However, the bill of material does not contain any items with
this item number.

System Response

Error message while downloading.

How to fix this error?

Check the affected dependency.

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 VSCE402 - Item number &1 does not exist in BOM for &2 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE402 indicates that the system cannot find the specified item number in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the given material. This error typically occurs during processes such as production order creation, material requirements planning, or when trying to access BOM data.
  Cause:
  
  Item Number Not Defined: The item number you are trying to reference does not exist in the BOM for the specified material.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM might not be valid for the specific plant or production version you are working with.
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the material may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of BOMs, the version you are trying to access may not include the item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM for the specified material exists. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material number and plant.
  Verify Item Number: Ensure that the item number you are trying to reference is correctly entered and exists in the BOM.
  Check BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion.
  Review BOM Usage: Confirm that the BOM is created for the correct usage (e.g., production, engineering).
  Check for Versioning: If you are using multiple BOM versions, ensure you are referencing the correct version that includes the item.
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you do not have access to check BOMs, consult with your master data team to ensure that the BOM is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their uses.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the material is set up for the relevant plant.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.