How To Fix FRMLINF609 - Explosion depth specified has more than the &1 steps allowed

FRMLINF609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Explosion depth specified has more than the &1 steps allowed

What causes this issue?

The output variant in the formula information system was not called
correctly. An evaluation depth of more than &V1& recursion steps was
requested. For performance reasons, however, the evaluation depth is
limited to &V1& recursion steps.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF609 - Explosion depth specified has more than the &1 steps allowed ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF609 indicates that the explosion depth specified in a formula or bill of materials (BOM) exceeds the maximum allowed steps. This typically occurs in the context of process manufacturing or when dealing with complex product structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to explode a BOM or a formula, and the depth of the explosion (i.e., the number of levels of components or sub-components) exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. This limit is often defined to prevent excessive processing time and resource consumption during the explosion process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Explosion Depth Setting:
  
  Review the configuration settings for explosion depth in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the configuration for the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Process Management).
  The maximum explosion depth can often be adjusted in the system settings. Consult with your