How To Fix WM459 - No BOM explosion possible

WM459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 459

• Message text: No BOM explosion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM459 - No BOM explosion possible ?

  The SAP error message WM459 "No BOM explosion possible" typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Production Planning (PP) when the system is unable to explode a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a given material. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of WM459 Error
  
  
  Missing BOM: The most common reason is that there is no BOM defined for the material in question. If the system cannot find a BOM for the material, it cannot perform the explosion.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specific plant or production version you are working with.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not be set up correctly. For example, the material type may not allow for BOMs, or the relevant views may not be maintained.
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The BOM may not be