How To Fix VSCE455 - BOM item &2 in &1 does not have a quantity with a whole number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 455

• Message text: BOM item &2 in &1 does not have a quantity with a whole number

What causes this issue?

The IPC knowledge base cannot display broken-number item quantities.

System Response

The quantity is truncated to a whole number.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE455 - BOM item &2 in &1 does not have a quantity with a whole number ?

  The SAP error message VSCE455 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the system. Specifically, the error states that the BOM item (identified by &2) in the BOM (identified by &1) does not have a quantity that is a whole number. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a BOM.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the quantity specified for a BOM component is not a whole number (i.e., it may be a decimal or fractional value). In many cases, BOM components are expected to have whole number quantities, especially in manufacturing contexts where partial quantities may not be practical or allowed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the BOM Item Quantity:
  
  Navigate to the BOM in question using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM).
  Locate the specific BOM item (component) indicated by &2.
  Verify the quantity field for that item. If it is a decimal or fractional value, change it to a whole number.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Quantity:
  
  If the quantity needs to be a whole number, update it accordingly. For example, if the quantity is 2.5, you may need to round it to 3 or adjust it based on your production requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the BOM. Ensure that there are no other errors before finalizing the changes.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  If you frequently encounter this issue, review your BOM configuration and business processes to ensure that quantities are being entered correctly in the first place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Structure: A BOM is a structured list of components that make up a product. Each component typically has a quantity that indicates how many of that component are needed to produce one unit of the finished product.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCE455 error and ensure that your BOM items have the correct whole number quantities.