How To Fix COCM215 - Please enter an explosion date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Please enter an explosion date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM215 - Please enter an explosion date ?

  The SAP error message COCM215, which states "Please enter an explosion date," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system requires a specific date for the explosion of a bill of materials (BOM) or a production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Explosion Date: The error is primarily caused by the absence of an explosion date in the relevant transaction or screen where the BOM or production order is being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require an explosion date to be entered for certain processes.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date or may not be aware that it is a mandatory field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter an Explosion Date: The most straightforward solution is to enter a valid explosion date in the relevant field. This date typically represents when the BOM should be exploded for planning purposes.
  Check Configuration: If the