How To Fix FRMLAPI298 - System cannot explode component &1 according to user selection

FRMLAPI298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 298

• Message text: System cannot explode component &1 according to user selection

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a formula for the explosion of the component &V1&
in formula explosion modeling.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI298 - System cannot explode component &1 according to user selection ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI298, which states "System cannot explode component &1 according to user selection," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is unable to break down a component into its sub-components based on the user's selection criteria. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The component may not have the necessary master data set up, such as a Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing information.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have selected criteria that do not match any existing configurations or BOMs for the component.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM for the component might be inactive or not valid for the selected plant or production version.
  Component Not Defined: The component may not be defined in the system for the specific production version or plant.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the component is configurable,