How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM3212 - Product explosion for component requirements is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM3 -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Product explosion for component requirements is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM3212 - Product explosion for component requirements is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM3212 indicates that there is an issue with product explosion for component requirements in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the Capacity Planning or Production Planning processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to explode the bill of materials (BOM) for a product due to certain configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  BOM 
  Configuration Issues: The BOM for the product may not be correctly configured or may be missing. If the system cannot find a valid BOM for the product, it cannot determine the component requirements.
  
  
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the product master that prevent the system from performing the explosion.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be inactive.
  
  
  Component Not Allowed for Explosion: The component may