How To Fix 29011 - Variant BOM (alternative not used)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Variant BOM (alternative not used)

What causes this issue?

You want to create the material you entered as a variant for an
existing BOM (-> variant BOM).
With a variant BOM, <ZH>only one</> alternative BOM can be allocated to
a material, so the alternative entered is ignored.
The alternative is determined and set internally by the system, and is
of no relevance to the user for a variant BOM.

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

You want to change or display the BOM for a material. The material has
a variant BOM.
With a variant BOM, the allocation of material/plant/usage to an
alternative BOM is <ZH>unique</>. So the system ignores the alternative
entered and determines the correct alternative.

How to fix this error?

Press ENTER. The alternative is removed.
If you are in the <ZH>Create</> function, a pop-up window appears.
Here,you can enter the material for which you want to create a BOM
variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29011 - Variant BOM (alternative not used) ?

  The SAP error message 29011, which states "Variant BOM (alternative not used)," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a variant BOM that is not being utilized or is not set up correctly for the specific configuration or product variant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant BOM may not be correctly configured for the specific product variant you are trying to use.
  Missing Alternative BOM: The alternative BOM that you are trying to access may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material or BOM, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Usage Settings: The BOM may not be set to be used for the specific production process or order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS02) and check if the variant BOM is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the alternative BOM is marked as active and is assigned to the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (MM03) to ensure that the material is set up correctly and that the relevant views (like Basic Data, MRP, etc.) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Usage Settings:
  
  Ensure that the BOM usage is set correctly. For example, if the BOM is intended for production, it should be set to the appropriate usage type.
  
  
  
  Check for Alternative BOMs:
  
  If you are using alternative BOMs, ensure that the correct alternative is selected in the production order or configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to variant BOMs for any specific configuration steps that may have been missed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new production order or running the relevant transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM)
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management and variant BOMs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BOM management and variant configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOM and variant configuration.