How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL012 - Recipe &1 not exploded; not valid on calc. key date &4 (valid. &2 to &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Recipe &1 not exploded; not valid on calc. key date &4 (valid. &2 to &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL012 - Recipe &1 not exploded; not valid on calc. key date &4 (valid. &2 to &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL012 indicates that a recipe (identified by &1) is not exploded because it is not valid on the specified calculation key date (&4). The validity period of the recipe is defined by the dates &2 (start date) and &3 (end date). 
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The recipe is not valid on the calculation key date because the date falls outside the defined validity period. This means that the recipe is either not yet valid (before &2) or has expired (after &3).
  Missing Recipe Version: There may not be a version of the recipe that is valid for the specified date.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the recipe management settings that prevent the recipe from being recognized as valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the recipe. Ensure that the calculation key date falls within the range defined by the start date (&2) and end date (&3). If the date is outside this range, you may need to adjust the key date or update the recipe's validity period.
  
  
  Update Recipe: If the recipe needs to be valid for the specified date, consider updating the recipe to extend its validity period or create a new version of the recipe that is valid for the required date.
  
  
  Review Recipe Versions: Check if there are other versions of the recipe that might be valid for the calculation key date. If necessary, create or activate a valid version.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to recipe management to ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like C201 (Create Recipe) or C202 (Change Recipe) to manage recipes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify recipes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the recipe is correctly exploded for the desired calculation key date.