How To Fix 29009 - No free numeric alternative could be determined

29009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No free numeric alternative could be determined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please refer to the person who is resposible in your company for
bills of material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

29009 - Details

• The SAP error message "29009 No free numeric alternative could be determined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of numeric fields, particularly when dealing with data entry or processing in transactions that involve numeric values. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable numeric alternative for a given input, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The input value may not match the expected data type for the field. For example, if a field expects a numeric value but receives a string or special character, this error can occur.
  Field Length Exceeded: If the numeric value exceeds the defined length of the field, the system may not be able to process it correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data element or domain associated with the field, leading to the inability to determine a valid numeric alternative.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: