How To Fix FOXX049 - Explosion not possible: request &1, mode &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOXX -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Explosion not possible: request &1, mode &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOXX049 - Explosion not possible: request &1, mode &2 ?

  The SAP error message FOXX049, which states "Explosion not possible: request &1, mode &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Costing module, particularly when dealing with the explosion of bills of materials (BOMs) or when trying to perform a cost estimate for a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing BOM: The system cannot find a valid bill of materials for the material in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing run or the material master may not be set up correctly.
  Invalid Request: The request number specified may not exist or may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Mode Issues: The mode specified (e.g., costing mode) may not be appropriate for the operation or may not be supported for the given request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FOXX049 error, you can take the