How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG017 - BOM not exploded for network

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: BOM not exploded for network

What causes this issue?

The BOM-PS interface has not yet been called.

System Response

This app supports management of projects for assembling major
assemblies, whereby every major assembly consists of a set of
installation kits. The installation kits of a major assembly are defined
in the major assembly?s BOM.

How to fix this error?

Explode the major assembly?s BOM, either in this app or using the PEO
BOM transfer (transaction <AB>CN33_N</>).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG017 - BOM not exploded for network ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG017 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) has not been exploded for a specific network in the context of project management or production planning. This error typically arises in scenarios where a network activity is linked to a BOM, but the system fails to explode the BOM for that network.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material or component linked to the network activity may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the network or the project may not be set up to allow BOM explosion.
  Status of the Network: The network might be in a status that does not allow BOM explosion (e.g., not released).
  Material Master Issues: The material master data for the components may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues in BOM explosion.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or conditions that prevent the BOM from being