How To Fix /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST003 - Geometric instance &1 is not part of the PSM explosion result

/PLMI/BO_PPE_INST003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Geometric instance &1 is not part of the PSM explosion result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST003 - Geometric instance &1 is not part of the PSM explosion result ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST003 indicates that a geometric instance (often related to a product structure or a bill of materials) is not part of the result of a Product Structure Management (PSM) explosion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Production Planning modules, where geometric instances are used to represent components in a product structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The geometric instance may not be correctly configured in the system, or it may not be included in the relevant product structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the geometric instance and the product structure.
  Incorrect PSM Settings: The settings for the PSM explosion may not be correctly defined, leading to the exclusion of certain instances.
  Versioning Issues: The geometric instance may belong to a different version of the product structure that is not currently active or being used.
  Authorization Issues: