How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1004 - Plan explosion at &1 is not set at PDS (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Plan explosion at &1 is not set at PDS (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1004 - Plan explosion at &1 is not set at PDS (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1004 indicates that there is an issue with the plan explosion process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the message states that the plan explosion at a certain location (denoted by &1) is not set for the Production Data Structure (PDS) identified by &2. 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plan Explosion Settings: The plan explosion settings for the specified location and PDS have not been configured. This can happen if the PDS was created without the necessary settings for plan explosion.
  Incorrect PDS Assignment: The PDS may not be correctly assigned to the location in question, leading to the inability to perform the plan explosion.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data that prevent the plan explosion from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PDS Configuration:
  
  Go to the PDS configuration in the SAP APO system and verify that the plan explosion settings are correctly defined for the PDS in question.
  Ensure that the PDS is correctly assigned to the relevant location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plan Explosion Settings:
  
  If the plan explosion settings are missing, you will need to maintain them. This can typically be done in the transaction code /SAPAPO/PDS or through the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  Ensure that the plan explosion is activated for the PDS.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the plan explosion process.
  Ensure that all necessary data (e.g., resources, production versions, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to configure plan explosion settings in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the plan explosion to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/MC90, and others that may be used for maintaining PDS and plan explosion settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to PDS and plan explosion settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.