How To Fix VSCE457 - BOM item &2 in &1 has a fixed quantity

VSCE457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 457

• Message text: BOM item &2 in &1 has a fixed quantity

What causes this issue?

The IPC knowledge base cannot display the indicator 'fixed quantity' for
the bill of material item.

System Response

The IPC configuration ignores the fixed quantity.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE457 - BOM item &2 in &1 has a fixed quantity ?

  The SAP error message VSCE457 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the system. Specifically, the message states that the BOM item has a fixed quantity, which can lead to problems during certain operations, such as when trying to change or delete the BOM item.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Fixed Quantity Setting: The BOM item is defined with a fixed quantity, meaning that it cannot be changed or adjusted during certain processes (e.g., production planning, order creation).
  Incompatibility with Operations: The operation you are trying to perform (like changing the BOM or creating a production order) is not compatible with the fixed quantity setting of the BOM item.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the BOM or the material master that enforce fixed quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCE457 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Check the BOM item in question