How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL045 - Recipe &1 not exploded; explosion recipe is used instead

/PLMI/RCA_EXPL045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Recipe &1 not exploded; explosion recipe is used instead

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL045 - Recipe &1 not exploded; explosion recipe is used instead ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL045 Recipe &1 not exploded; explosion recipe is used instead typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management module, particularly when dealing with the explosion of recipes in production planning or process management.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system attempted to explode a recipe (i.e., break it down into its components and sub-components) but was unable to do so for the specified recipe (&1). Instead, the system defaults to using an explosion recipe. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Recipe 
  Configuration Issues: The recipe may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary components or data.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like materials, BOMs, or routing) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Status of the Recipe: The recipe might be in a status that does not allow it to be exploded (e.g., inactive or locked).
  Versioning Issues: There may be issues with the version of the