How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_I2B022 - Explosion settings can only be changed in status 'New' or 'Unsaved'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_I2B -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Explosion settings can only be changed in status 'New' or 'Unsaved'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B022 - Explosion settings can only be changed in status 'New' or 'Unsaved' ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B022 Explosion settings can only be changed in status 'New' or 'Unsaved' typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of explosion settings for a bill of materials (BOM) or similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to change the explosion settings of a BOM or a similar object that is not in the correct status. The explosion settings can only be modified when the object is in one of the following statuses:
  
  New: The object has just been created and has not yet been saved.
  Unsaved: The object has been modified but not yet saved.
  
  If the object is in any other status (e.g., Released, Active, etc.), the system will prevent changes to the explosion settings to maintain data integrity and prevent inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the current