How To Fix VSCE404 - Quantity for item &1 in BOM &2 is larger than 32767

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Quantity for item &1 in BOM &2 is larger than 32767

What causes this issue?

The item quantity for a bill of material item is greater than allowed
for the download of the knowledge base (>32767).

System Response

Generation of the knowledge base is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the affected bill of material item.

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 VSCE404 - Quantity for item &1 in BOM &2 is larger than 32767 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE404 indicates that the quantity for a specific item in a Bill of Materials (BOM) exceeds the maximum limit of 32,767. This limit is imposed by the data type used to store the quantity in the database, which is typically a signed 16-bit integer. When the quantity exceeds this limit, the system cannot process the BOM correctly, leading to this error.
  Cause:
  
  The quantity specified for an item in the BOM is greater than 32,767.
  This can occur due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or changes in business requirements that lead to larger quantities being needed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the BOM: Check the BOM for the item specified in the error message. Look for the quantity assigned to that item.
  Adjust the Quantity: If the quantity is indeed greater than 32,767, you will need to adjust it to a value within the acceptable range. This may involve:
  
  Reducing the quantity if it was entered incorrectly.
  Splitting the BOM into multiple components if the total quantity is legitimately high.
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If this error arose after a data migration, verify that the data was migrated correctly and that no values were inadvertently set too high.
  Consult with Business Users: If the requirement for a higher quantity is valid, discuss with business users to understand the context and determine if a redesign of the BOM structure is necessary.
  Use Alternative Solutions: If the business process requires handling larger quantities, consider redesigning the BOM or using alternative methods to represent the quantities (e.g., using multiple BOMs or different units of measure).
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Structure: Understand how BOMs are structured in SAP and the implications of changing quantities.
  Data Types in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the data types used in SAP for quantities and their limits.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the BOM in a development or quality environment before moving to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCE404 error and ensure that your BOMs are correctly configured within the limits set by SAP.