How To Fix WM366 - Maximum explosion level is 3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 366

• Message text: Maximum explosion level is 3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM366 - Maximum explosion level is 3 ?

  The SAP error message WM366 "Maximum explosion level is 3" typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when dealing with the explosion of bill of materials (BOM) or when trying to process a multi-level assembly. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum allowed level of BOM explosion, which is set to 3 by default.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Structure: The error arises when the system attempts to explode a BOM that has more than three levels of components. This can happen if the item being processed has a complex structure with multiple sub-components.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum explosion level is defined in the system settings, and it may be set to a low value (like 3) to prevent excessive processing time or complexity in the warehouse management processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOM Structure: Check the BOM for the item in question to see if it indeed has more than three levels. If it does, consider simplifying the BOM structure if possible.
  Increase Maximum Explosion Level: If the complexity of the BOM is necessary, you can increase the maximum explosion level in the configuration settings. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually through SPRO).
  Navigating to the Warehouse Management settings.
  Finding the setting for maximum explosion levels and increasing it to accommodate your needs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or WM consultant to ensure that any changes made are in line with best practices and do not negatively impact system performance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to review the BOM structure or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  Performance Considerations: Be cautious when increasing the explosion level, as higher levels can lead to performance issues during processing.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that the error does not recur.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a technical consultant who specializes in WM and BOM configurations.