How To Fix 29016 - Material/usage ignored

29016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material/usage ignored

What causes this issue?

You want to edit the BOM group for a material BOM. Within the selected
plant, the BOM group is identified either by the name of the BOM group
or by a material number and the BOM usage.

System Response

If you enter the name of the BOM group, the system finds the BOM group
using this name. If you enter a material and usage, the system does not
check them.

How to fix this error?

Confirm by pressing ENTER.
The system deletes your entries in the fields <PF>Material</> and
<PF>Usage</>.
If the BOM group you entered is not correct, you can enter a material
and usage to identify the BOM group instead.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29016 - Material/usage ignored ?

  The SAP error message "29016 Material/usage ignored" typically occurs in the context of material master data and is related to the configuration of material types and their usage in specific scenarios, such as production planning or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system has encountered a material that is not valid for the specified usage. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be configured to be used in the specific context (e.g., production, sales, etc.).
  Usage Settings: The material may have specific usage settings that restrict its use in certain processes.
  Missing Data: Required data for the material may be missing or incomplete, leading the system to ignore the material for the intended operation.
  Status of the Material: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked, preventing its use in transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the "29016 Material/usage ignored" error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material