How To Fix PPEPRO022 - Explosion does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEPRO - iPPE PS Interface and PS External Objects

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Explosion does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEPRO022 - Explosion does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPEPRO022: Explosion does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module, particularly when dealing with the planning of production processes and the explosion of bills of materials (BOMs).
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is unable to find a valid explosion for the specified product or material. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing BOM: The bill of materials for the product may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like BOM or MRP views) may not be maintained.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary BOM data.
  Invalid Product Configuration: If the product is configurable, the configuration may not be valid or may not have been created.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the explosion from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEPRO022 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the BOM for the material exists.
  Ensure that the BOM is valid for the relevant plant and is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (MM03) to ensure that the necessary views are maintained, especially the MRP and BOM views.
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the BOM explosion.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary BOM data.
  You can check the planning version settings in the PP/DS settings.
  
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  If the product is configurable, ensure that the configuration is valid and that all necessary characteristics and values are defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any data issues that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like C223 or C223N to check for inconsistencies in BOMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03 (Display BOM)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  C223 (Display BOM for Configurable Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PPEPRO022 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.