How To Fix CI052 - Structure cannot be exploded for object &

CI052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Structure cannot be exploded for object &

What causes this issue?

The structure cannot be exploded, because no BOM relevant to maintenance
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 work with structure explosion in future, you must create
an equipment BOM for the reference model of the maintenance task list.
The following reference objects are valid here:
Instructions -> Assembly in task list header
Equipment task list -> Equipment
Functional location task list -> 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 CI052 - Structure cannot be exploded for object & ?

  The SAP error message CI052 ("Structure cannot be exploded for object &") typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or when working with bill of materials (BOM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to explode a BOM structure for a specific material or object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The material for which you are trying to explode the BOM does not have a valid BOM assigned.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM usage might not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow BOM explosion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or the material master data.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant you are working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a BOM exists for the material