How To Fix FRMLAPI211 - System cannot determine start condition for explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 211

• Message text: System cannot determine start condition for explosion

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE RMS_FRM_EXPLOSION_START OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The initial formula could not be determined in the current recipe. This
could be caused by the following:
The recipe only contains stage formulas whose primary output flows into
another formula as input, that is, the stage formulas form a loop.
The recipe contains two or more stage formulas whose primary output no
longer flows into another formula as input.

System Response

Explosion cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Check the stage formulas of the recipe.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI211 - System cannot determine start condition for explosion ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI211 ("System cannot determine start condition for explosion") typically occurs in the context of SAP's production planning and control modules, particularly when dealing with bill of materials (BOM) and production orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the conditions necessary to start the explosion of a BOM for a particular material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect BOM: The BOM for the material may not be defined correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up properly, including the relevant views for production and planning.
  Routing Issues: There may be issues with the routing associated with the production order, which can affect the explosion process.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to allow for the explosion of the BOM.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may not be able to determine which version to use.
  Invalid Start Conditions: The start conditions for the explosion may not be met, such as missing parameters or settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM: Verify that the BOM for the material exists and is correctly defined. Ensure that all components are listed and that the BOM is valid for the relevant plant.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the necessary views (e.g., MRP, Work Scheduling) are maintained correctly.
  Examine Routing: Ensure that the routing for the production order is correctly defined and linked to the BOM.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the system related to BOM explosion and production planning. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check Versioning: If multiple versions of the BOM exist, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in the production order.
  Analyze Start Conditions: Review the start conditions for the explosion process. Ensure that all required parameters are set and valid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), MM03 (Display Material), and CA03 (Display Routing) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to determine the start condition.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BOM and production order processing for additional insights.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning and control.