How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL050 - Simulation rule for specification &1 defines an invalid explosion recipe

/PLMI/RCA_EXPL050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Simulation rule for specification &1 defines an invalid explosion recipe

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL050 - Simulation rule for specification &1 defines an invalid explosion recipe ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL050 indicates that there is an issue with a simulation rule for a specification in the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. Specifically, it points out that the explosion recipe defined for the specification is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with product structures, recipes, or when performing simulations related to product costing or planning.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Recipe Definition: The explosion recipe may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to missing components, incorrect sequence, or invalid parameters.
  Missing Components: The recipe might reference components or materials that do not exist or are not properly maintained in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the specification or the recipe, such as incorrect unit of measure or invalid status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the PLM module or related areas that affect how recipes