How To Fix IH001 - Material & cannot be exploded any further

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Material & cannot be exploded any further

What causes this issue?

<GL:material>Material</> &V1& cannot be exploded any further, as there
are no objects further down in the structure according to your
initial selection.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH001 - Material & cannot be exploded any further ?

  The SAP error message IH001, which states "Material & cannot be exploded any further," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when trying to explode a bill of materials (BOM) for a material that has reached its lowest level of hierarchy or when there are no further components to be exploded.
  Causes:
  
  End of BOM Hierarchy: The material you are trying to explode may be at the end of its BOM hierarchy, meaning it does not have any further components or sub-components.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be correctly configured, or it may be missing components that should be included.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in production or planning (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  BOM Not Active: The BOM for the material may not be active or may not exist in the system for the specified plant or version.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings in the MRP run may not be set correctly, leading to issues in the explosion process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Structure: Verify the BOM structure for the material in question. Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and ensure that it is correctly configured and active.
  Review Material Status: Check the material status using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive.
  Validate BOM Activation: Ensure that the BOM is active for the relevant plant and that it is the correct version. You can check this in the BOM overview.
  Check MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings and parameters to ensure they are correctly configured for the material and that the MRP run has been executed properly.
  Use Alternative Explosion Methods: If the standard explosion does not work, consider using alternative methods or tools within SAP to analyze the BOM and its components.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and MRP processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM explosion or the IH001 error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning and BOM management.