How To Fix RMSL188 - Ingredient has already been exploded

RMSL188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Ingredient has already been exploded

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RMSL188 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL188, which states "Ingredient has already been exploded," typically occurs in the context of the Recipe Management or Production Planning modules when working with bill of materials (BOM) or recipes. This error indicates that the system has already processed (or "exploded") the ingredient in question, and it cannot be processed again in the same context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The ingredient or component has already been included in the current processing context (e.g., during the explosion of a BOM or recipe).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the recipe or BOM that lead to the system attempting to process the same ingredient multiple times.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the ingredients or recipes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the recipe or BOM to ensure that the ingredient is not listed multiple times. If it is, remove the duplicate entries.
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