How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE227 - Explosion using PPM is not set for &1 in product master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Explosion using PPM is not set for &1 in product master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE227 - Explosion using PPM is not set for &1 in product master ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE227 indicates that the explosion using the Product Planning Master (PPM) is not set for a specific product in the product master data. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to generate a planning scenario that requires the PPM functionality.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product master data for the specified product does not have the necessary settings configured to allow for the explosion of the PPM. Specifically, the PPM explosion might not be activated for the product, or the product may not be assigned to a PPM.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system (transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2).
  Verify that the product in question is correctly set up and that the relevant PPM settings are configured.
  
  
  
  Activate PPM Explosion:
  
  Ensure that the PPM explosion is activated for the product. This can typically be done in the product master under the "PP/DS" or "Planning" view.
  Look for a field or checkbox that indicates whether the PPM explosion is enabled.
  
  
  
  Assign PPM:
  
  If the product is not assigned to a PPM, you will need to create or assign an existing PPM to the product. This can be done in the PPM transaction (transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM).
  Make sure that the PPM is correctly configured to handle the product's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check PPM Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the PPM itself to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the product's components and requirements.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning run or the process that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2: For viewing and editing product master data.
  /SAPAPO/PPM: For managing PPMs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on PPM and product master data configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the product master data is correctly configured and that the PPM explosion is enabled, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE227.