How To Fix RMSL367 - Exploding is not possible; ingredient is already in use

RMSL367 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Exploding is not possible; ingredient is already in use

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RMSL367 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL367, which states "Exploding is not possible; ingredient is already in use," typically occurs in the context of the Recipe Management or Production Planning modules within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to explode a recipe or bill of materials (BOM) because one of the ingredients (components) is already being utilized in another process or recipe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ingredient Locking: The ingredient you are trying to use in the recipe is currently locked or in use by another production order or recipe. This can happen if there are concurrent processes that require the same ingredient.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch of the ingredient may be reserved for another order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the ingredient from being used in multiple recipes simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ingredient Usage: Review the production orders or recipes that are currently using the