How To Fix PDEXT012 - No structure could be determined in the current explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No structure could be determined in the current explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT012 - No structure could be determined in the current explosion ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT012 ("No structure could be determined in the current explosion") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with bill of materials (BOM) and product structure explosion in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing BOM: The system cannot find a valid bill of materials for the material being processed. This could be due to the BOM not being created or not being valid for the specific plant or production version.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the structure.
  
  
  Invalid Production Version: If the production version is not maintained or is incorrect, the system may not be able to determine the structure.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper determination of the BOM or routing.
  
  
  Status of BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the required period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PDEXT012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to check if the BOM exists for the material in the relevant plant and production version.
  If it does not exist, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant views (especially the MRP and Basic Data views) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the production version is correctly defined and active. You can check this using transaction code C223.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required period. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, review the configuration settings related to BOM and production planning. This may require assistance from a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, check if they might be affecting the BOM explosion process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and production planning.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PDEXT012 error in your SAP system.