How To Fix IL313 - You will explode the allocation to the reference location

IL313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 313

• Message text: You will explode the allocation to the reference location

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a new <GL:reference_functional_location>reference
functional location</>. The connection between the
<GL:functional_location>functional location</> and the reference
functional location will be severed. If changes are made to the master
data of the former reference functional location, these will not be
passed on to the functional location.

System Response

The system will allow the connection to be severed.

How to fix this error?

If you want the connection to the reference functional location to be
severed, press ENTER.
If you do not want this to happen, press the function key that allows
you to make a new entry and enter a new reference functional location,
or simply cancel the transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IL313 - Details

• The SAP error message IL313, "You will explode the allocation to the reference location," typically occurs in the context of production planning and materials management, particularly when dealing with the allocation of components to production orders or planned orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to explode a bill of materials (BOM) for a production order or planned order that is linked to a reference location. The system is indicating that the allocation of components will be expanded (or "exploded") to the reference location, which may not be the intended action or could lead to issues in the planning process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Location: Ensure that the reference location is correctly set up and that it is intended to be used for the allocation. If the reference location is not appropriate, you may need to change it.
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing: Verify that the