How To Fix VSCE403 - Item with material/class &1 does not exist in BOM for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Item with material/class &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 type
(material or class). However, the bill of material contains no items
with this type.

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 VSCE403 - Item with material/class &1 does not exist in BOM for &2 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE403 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) in relation to a specific material or class. The message states that the item with the specified material/class does not exist in the BOM for the specified BOM header material.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing BOM Entry: The most common cause is that the specified material or class is not included in the BOM for the given header material. This could happen if the BOM was not created correctly or if the item was deleted or not added.
  
  
  Incorrect Material/Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may not match the BOM data. Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant.
  
  
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., inactive or not released).
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM: Verify that the BOM for the specified header material exists and that it includes the item in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to view the BOM details.
  
  
  Create/Update BOM: If the item is missing, you may need to create or update the BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to include the required item.
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant: Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant in your transaction. Check if the material is valid and active.
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is in a status that allows it to be used. If it is inactive, you may need to activate or release it.
  
  
  Master Data Check: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, BOM, etc.) is correctly maintained and consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS12: Display BOM for multiple materials
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they are structured in your SAP system.
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the materials involved.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VSCE403 error message in SAP.