How To Fix ME466 - Error exploding structured article

ME466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Error exploding structured article

What causes this issue?

[&V1+0(1)&] No header material found (structured material)
[&V1+1(1)&] No components found (structured material)
[&V1+2(1)&] Listing conditions incompletely maintained
[&V1+3(1)&] Not allowed for single material (industry)
[&V1+4(1)&] No explosion defined for material category (Customizing)
[&V1+5(1)&] Internal error

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?

No components found
Maintain the components for the structured material via BOM maintenance
on the "Material" initial screen.
Listing conditions incompletely maintained
Complete the listing conditions:
<DS:TRAN.WSP4>Perform function</>
Not allowed for single material (industry)
Enter a material that was created via integrated material maintenance.
No explosion defined for material category
Contact your system administrator. Get the latter to set up the
explosion in Customizing
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0350>Structured material in the logistical process</>.
Internal error
Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME466 - Error exploding structured article ?

  The SAP error message ME466, which states "Error exploding structured article," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when the system encounters issues while trying to explode a bill of materials (BOM) for a structured article (like a configurable product). This can happen during various processes, such as sales order processing, production order creation, or when trying to view the details of a structured material.
  Causes of ME466 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The structured article may not have a valid BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the structured article may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the structured article, such as missing components or incorrect settings.
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters used for the explosion may not be valid or may not match the expected values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the