How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL024 - Recipe &1, item &2, spec. &3 not exploded; component is secondary output

/PLMI/RCA_EXPL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Recipe &1, item &2, spec. &3 not exploded; component is secondary output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL024 - Recipe &1, item &2, spec. &3 not exploded; component is secondary output ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL024 indicates that there is an issue with the explosion of a recipe in the SAP system, specifically related to a component that is classified as a secondary output. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Secondary Output: The error occurs because the recipe item being processed is defined as a secondary output in the recipe. In SAP, secondary outputs are typically by-products or co-products that are not the primary focus of the production process.
  Recipe Configuration: The recipe may not be configured correctly to handle the secondary output, or the system may not be set up to explode the recipe in a way that includes secondary outputs.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect settings in the material master or recipe master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recipe Configuration: Review the recipe configuration in