How To Fix FOX0074 - Explosion scenario &1 is still used in explosion profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX0 - FOX Customizing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Explosion scenario &1 is still used in explosion profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX0074 - Explosion scenario &1 is still used in explosion profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message FOX0074 indicates that there is an issue with the explosion scenario being used in a specific explosion profile. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules, particularly when dealing with bill of materials (BOM) and routing.
  Cause:
  The error message FOX0074 occurs when:
  
  An explosion scenario (which defines how the system should explode a BOM) is still being referenced in an explosion profile, but the system is trying to delete or modify it.
  The explosion scenario is still in use, meaning that there are existing configurations or settings that depend on it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Verify where the explosion scenario is being used. You can do this by checking the explosion profile settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to see if the scenario is linked to any BOMs.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the explosion scenario is still in use, you will need to either remove it from the relevant explosion profiles or update the profiles to use a different explosion scenario.
  Navigate to the explosion profile configuration (transaction code OPK8) and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete:
  
  If you need to delete the explosion scenario, ensure that it is not being referenced anywhere in the system. If it is, you will need to update those references first.
  If you are modifying the scenario, ensure that the changes do not conflict with existing profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to explosion scenarios and profiles for additional guidance on how to manage these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the explosion behavior is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and OPK8 (Maintain Explosion Profiles).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or patches that may be applicable.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to BOMs and explosion profiles, as restrictions may prevent you from modifying these settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.