How To Fix 29017 - BOM may be relevant to plant maintenance

29017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 017

• Message text: BOM may be relevant to plant maintenance

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new alternative for a BOM with a the
material/plant/usage you entered (-> multiple BOM).
The BOM usage entered is defined in such a way that the BOM may contain
items which are relevant to plant maintenance.
This message appears because multiple BOMs are not taken into account
in plant maintenance.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to create the new alternative, press ENTER to
override this warning. If not, correct your entries.
Check whether the definition of the BOM usage ought to be changed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29017 - BOM may be relevant to plant maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 29017, which states "BOM may be relevant to plant maintenance," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Plant Maintenance (PM) modules. This error indicates that the system has identified a BOM that may be relevant for maintenance activities but is not properly configured or linked to the relevant maintenance objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the relevant equipment or functional location in the Plant Maintenance module.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for maintenance purposes (e.g., inactive).
  Plant-Specific Configuration: The BOM may not be configured for the specific plant where the maintenance activity is being performed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the BOM, equipment, or functional location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned