How To Fix ME115 - New BOM explosion cannot be carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: New BOM explosion cannot be carried out

What causes this issue?

A new BOM explosion may not be possible for one of the following
reasons:
It was not possible to determine a BOM that was valid on the release
date.
Components have already been withdrawn from stock with the
subcontractor (delivery for PO item already completed).
The PO item has been deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME115 - New BOM explosion cannot be carried out ?

  The SAP error message ME115, which states "New BOM explosion cannot be carried out," typically occurs when there are issues related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or when trying to explode a BOM for a specific material.
  Causes of ME115 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material in question may not exist or may not be valid for the specified plant or version.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in BOM explosion.
  BOM Usage: The BOM usage might not be appropriate for the operation being performed (e.g., production vs. sales).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being