How To Fix 6P482 - BOM explosion number & is not active

6P482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 482

• Message text: BOM explosion number & is not active

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6P482 - Details

• The SAP error message "6P482 BOM explosion number & is not active" typically relates to issues with Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified BOM explosion number is not active, which means that the system cannot process the BOM for the specified material or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive BOM: The BOM explosion number may refer to a BOM that is not currently active in the system. This can happen if the BOM has been deleted, not created, or is in a status that does not allow it to be used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find an active BOM.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may be trying to access a version that is not active.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may be plant-specific, and the plant