How To Fix FOX0072 - Explosion profile &1 is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX0 - FOX Customizing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Explosion profile &1 is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX0072 - Explosion profile &1 is active ?

  The SAP error message FOX0072 indicates that an explosion profile is currently active in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with bill of materials (BOM) and production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FOX0072 is triggered when you attempt to perform an action that requires the explosion profile to be inactive. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to delete or modify a BOM or production order that is currently using an active explosion profile.
  Attempting to run a process that requires the explosion profile to be inactive, such as certain types of planning or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FOX0072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Explosion Profiles: Identify which explosion profile is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., CS03 for BOM display) and checking the explosion profile settings.
  
  
  Deactivate the Explosion Profile: If you have