How To Fix VSCE456 - BOM for &1 has a base quantity <> 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 456

• Message text: BOM for &1 has a base quantity <> 1

What causes this issue?

The IPC knowledge base cannot display a base quantity <> 1.

System Response

The IPC configuration ignores the base quantity for the bill of
material.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the bill of material with regard to the quantity amount 1 of
the header material.

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 VSCE456 - BOM for &1 has a base quantity <> 1 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE456 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material (denoted by &1) where the base quantity is not equal to 1. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with production orders, material requirements planning, or when trying to create or modify BOMs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Base Quantity Definition: The BOM is defined with a base quantity that is not equal to 1. This can lead to inconsistencies when the system expects a base quantity of 1 for certain operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the BOM or the material master may not align with the expected settings for the process you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during the creation or modification of the BOM, leading to an incorrect base quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS03 to display BOM).
  Verify the base quantity