How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP718 - Plan explosion failed for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Plan explosion failed for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP718 - Plan explosion failed for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP718 Plan explosion failed for product &1 in location &2 typically occurs in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system is unable to perform a plan explosion for a specific product at a given location. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product or location may not have the necessary master data set up, such as product master data, location master data, or planning data.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not contain the necessary data for the product and location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product's bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints that prevent the system from planning the product at the specified location, this error may occur.
  Planning Object Structure Issues: The planning object structure may not be correctly defined or may not include the product and location in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified product and location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the product and location have the necessary master data set up. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  Verify Planning Version: Confirm that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary data for the product and location.
  Review BOM and Routing: Check the bill of materials and routing for the product to ensure that all necessary components and operations are defined correctly.
  Analyze Capacity Constraints: Review any capacity constraints that may be affecting the planning process. Adjust capacity settings if necessary.
  Examine Planning Object Structure: Ensure that the planning object structure includes the product and location in question and is correctly defined.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/RRP4 (Location View) to analyze the planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning run to identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on planning processes and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement an appropriate solution.