How To Fix FOX3004 - Explosion: Level &1, object &2 '&4' '&3'

FOX3004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOX3 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Explosion: Level &1, object &2 '&4' '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOX3004 - Explosion: Level &1, object &2 '&4' '&3' ?

  The SAP error message FOX3004 typically relates to issues encountered during the explosion of a bill of materials (BOM) in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP). This error indicates that there is a problem with the structure of the BOM or the way it is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FOX3004 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM may have an incorrect hierarchy or missing components, which prevents the system from properly exploding the BOM.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as materials, routing, or work centers may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Circular References: There may be circular references in the BOM, where a component references itself or creates a loop.
  Invalid Configuration: If the BOM is configured for variant configuration, there may be issues with the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain components or data.
  
  
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