How To Fix FOX0029 - Explosion profile &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX0 - FOX Customizing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Explosion profile &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX0029 - Explosion profile &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FOX0029, which states "Explosion profile &1 is inactive," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with bill of materials (BOM) and explosion profiles in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the explosion profile specified (denoted by &1) is currently inactive. Explosion profiles are used in SAP to determine how a BOM should be exploded during planning and production processes. If the profile is inactive, the system cannot use it for the intended operations, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Explosion Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to check the details of the BOM associated with the explosion profile.
  Verify the explosion profile assigned to the BOM.
  
  
  
  Activate the Explosion Profile:
  
  If the explosion profile is indeed inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (Maintain Explosion Profiles).
  Search for the explosion profile using the profile number.
  Check the status of the profile and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or conditions that might be causing the profile to be inactive. Sometimes, profiles can be deactivated due to changes in configuration or settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to explosion profiles for any specific requirements or configurations that might be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Maintain Explosion Profiles
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is primarily related to the SAP PP (Production Planning) module.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOX0029 error and ensure that the explosion profile is active for your production planning processes.