How To Fix CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION004 - Invalid parameter for refreshing the explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION - Messages used by BOS explosion function

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid parameter for refreshing the explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION004 - Invalid parameter for refreshing the explosion ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION004 typically indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being used for refreshing the explosion in the context of the Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Structure Management (PSM) processes. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to refresh a bill of materials (BOM) explosion or when working with variant configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters provided for the explosion refresh may be incorrect or not applicable. This could include invalid material numbers, plant codes, or other configuration settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for the explosion process may be missing or incomplete, such as missing BOMs or routing information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the refresh operation.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that affect how the explosion is processed.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the explosion from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Parameters: Review the parameters being used for the explosion refresh. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the values are valid.
  Verify Data: Ensure that all necessary data (e.g., BOMs, materials, routing) is available and correctly configured in the system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  System Configuration Review: Check the system configuration settings related to the explosion process. This may involve reviewing settings in the configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs effectively.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.