How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL008 - Explosion scope &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Explosion scope &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL008 - Explosion scope &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL008 Explosion scope &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or related modules when the system is unable to find a specified explosion scope. The explosion scope is a configuration that defines how a product's components are structured and how they should be exploded in a bill of materials (BOM) or similar structures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified explosion scope (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the scope may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the product or BOM may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the explosion scope.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the explosion scope.
  System Customization: Customizations or changes in the system may have led to the deletion or modification of the explosion scope.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Explosion Scope Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where explosion scopes are defined.
  Verify if the explosion scope &1 exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the product or BOM is correctly set up and that it references the correct explosion scope.
  Check if the product is assigned to the correct BOM and that the BOM is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the explosion scope. This may involve reviewing user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific explosion scope and its usage in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /PLMI/RCA_EXPL008 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01, CS02, and CS03 for creating and managing BOMs, as well as CST01 for managing explosion scopes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Product Lifecycle Management and BOM management for further insights into explosion scopes and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.