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 following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a valid BOM exists for the material you are trying to cost. You can do this by using transaction CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the costing configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the costing variant and the parameters used in the costing run.
  
  
  Validate Request Number: Confirm that the request number (&1) you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant transaction or table.
  
  
  Check Mode: Ensure that the mode (&2) specified is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. Review the documentation or configuration settings related to costing modes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform the costing operation.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Product Costing and BOM management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FOXX049 error and implement a suitable solution.