How To Fix FOX0016 - Data has been saved; Explosion profile '&1' has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX0 - FOX Customizing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data has been saved; Explosion profile '&1' has not been activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX0016 - Data has been saved; Explosion profile '&1' has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message FOX0016, which states "Data has been saved; Explosion profile '&1' has not been activated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules. This error indicates that while the data related to a certain explosion profile has been saved, the specified explosion profile has not been activated, which means that the system cannot use it for the intended purpose, such as for bill of materials (BOM) explosion or planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Explosion Profile: The explosion profile specified in the error message is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the profile not being set up correctly.
  Missing Configuration: The explosion profile may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to it being inactive.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or use certain profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Explosion Profile:
  
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