How To Fix 29012 - BOM not found for material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 012

• Message text: BOM not found for material & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29012 - BOM not found for material & & ?

  The SAP error message "29012 BOM not found for material & &" indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a BOM is required for production planning, material requirements planning, or when creating production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that requires a BOM, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or storage location where the material is being processed.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM may not be set up for the specific usage required (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the BOM from being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the material using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM). If it does not exist, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Verify that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can do this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material type is appropriate and that the BOM is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required date. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  BOM Usage:
  
  Confirm that the BOM usage is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if you are creating a production order, ensure that the BOM is set for production usage.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific uses.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.