How To Fix FOX0071 - Explosion profile &1 is newer than during the explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX0 - FOX Customizing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Explosion profile &1 is newer than during the explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX0071 - Explosion profile &1 is newer than during the explosion ?

  The SAP error message FOX0071 indicates that there is a mismatch between the explosion profile being used in a bill of materials (BOM) explosion and the version of the explosion profile that is currently active in the system. This typically occurs when the explosion profile has been updated or changed after the BOM was last processed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The explosion profile referenced in the BOM is an older version, while the system is trying to use a newer version of the explosion profile.
  Changes in Configuration: The explosion profile may have been modified or replaced, and the BOM has not been updated to reflect these changes.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the configuration or updates that have not been propagated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Update BOM: Check the BOM and ensure that it is using the correct and latest explosion profile. You may need to reassign the explosion profile in the BOM.
  Check Profile Versions: Review the versions of the explosion profiles in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensuring that the correct version is being referenced.
  Reprocess the BOM: If the explosion profile has been updated, you may need to reprocess the BOM to ensure that it uses the latest version of the explosion profile.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the explosion profile to understand what changes were made and how they might affect existing BOMs.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, 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: You may need to use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), or CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs and their associated explosion profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the FOX0071 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BOM management and explosion profiles for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOX0071 error and ensure that your BOMs are using the correct explosion profiles.