How To Fix PPEFLO420 - Relationship between &1 &2 and &3 &4 recreated during explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFLO - Messages for iPPE Application Object FLO

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Relationship between &1 &2 and &3 &4 recreated during explosion

What causes this issue?

Individual line nodes of a line networf were not assigned to the
exploded line structure. This is the case if individual lines nodes of
line network have not been assigned to a partial line network but they
have been assigned to its predecessor and successor.

System Response

The explosion generates new relationships to link the predecessor and
successor to each other.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO420 - Relationship between &1 &2 and &3 &4 recreated during explosion ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO420 indicates that there is a problem with the relationship between components in a bill of materials (BOM) during the explosion process in production planning or similar scenarios. This error typically arises when the system attempts to explode a BOM and encounters inconsistencies or issues with the relationships defined between the various components.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent BOM Data: The relationships between the parent and child components in the BOM may not be correctly defined or may have been altered.
  Missing Components: One or more components required for the explosion may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the BOM or the production order may not be set up correctly, leading to issues during the explosion.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may be trying to use an outdated or incorrect version.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the database that affect how relationships are recognized during the explosion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Review the BOM configuration to ensure that all components and their relationships are correctly defined. Make sure that the parent-child relationships are valid.
  Validate Components: Ensure that all components listed in the BOM are available and correctly maintained in the system. Check for any missing or inactive materials.
  Review Versioning: If multiple versions of the BOM exist, ensure that the correct version is being used for the explosion process.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in SAP to identify and resolve any integrity issues in the BOM or related master data.
  Recreate Relationships: If necessary, recreate the relationships between the components in the BOM to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM management and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), or CS01 (Create BOM) to manage BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure during the explosion.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about the BOM and the explosion process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PPEFLO420 error message in SAP.