How To Fix CI042 - Structure cannot be exploded for functional location &

CI042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Structure cannot be exploded for functional location &

What causes this issue?

The structure cannot be exploded, because no maintenance-relevant BOM
exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the structure explosion in future, you must create a
BOM for the functional location.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI042 - Structure cannot be exploded for functional location & ?

  The SAP error message CI042, which states "Structure cannot be exploded for functional location &," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and work order management within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to explode a bill of materials (BOM) or a structure for a specific functional location.
  Causes of CI042 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The functional location may not have an associated BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not properly configured for the functional location.
  Hierarchy Issues: The structure or hierarchy of the BOM may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in explosion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM or functional location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the functional location or the BOM.
  
  Solutions to CI042 Error
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Ensure that a BOM is correctly