How To Fix PPH_MRP188 - Error in BOM explosion

PPH_MRP188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Error in BOM explosion

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred during BOM explosion in MRP Live on HANA.

System Response

The system plans the material again in classic MRP.

How to fix this error?

You should check the BOM.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPH_MRP188 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP188, which indicates "Error in BOM explosion," typically occurs during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process when the system encounters issues while trying to explode a Bill of Materials (BOM). This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes of PPH_MRP188 Error
  
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material being processed may not exist or may not be valid for the specific plant or production version.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that prevents it from being used, such as being marked for deletion or not being released.
  
  
  Invalid Components: One or more components in the BOM may be missing, inactive, or have incorrect data (e.g., invalid material numbers).
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may not be assigned to the correct plant or may not be valid for the specific plant being used in the MRP run.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If multiple