How To Fix 29019 - BOM is relevant to plant maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 019

• Message text: BOM is relevant to plant maintenance

What causes this issue?

Due to the definition of the BOM usage, the BOM is relevant to plant
maintenance.
In a plant maintenance BOM, there are items which are only used for
defining the structure of the equipment (PM assemblies). You enter
these items using item category PM structure element. The system does
not check the plant for these materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29019 - BOM is relevant to plant maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 29019, which states "BOM is relevant to plant maintenance," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM). This error indicates that the BOM you are trying to use is marked as relevant for plant maintenance, but there may be inconsistencies or missing data that prevent it from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be properly configured for the specific plant or maintenance task.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM might not be assigned to the correct plant or may not exist for the plant you are working with.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the BOM may have issues in its master data, such as missing plant-specific information.
  Status of BOM: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for maintenance activities (e.g., inactive or deleted).
  Usage Type: The BOM usage type may not be set correctly for the intended application in plant maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Verify that the BOM is correctly configured for the relevant plant. You can do this by navigating to the BOM transaction (CS02) and checking the details.
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If it is not, you may need to create or modify the BOM for the specific plant.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to the plant. You can do this using transaction MM03.
  BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not in a status that would prevent its use in plant maintenance.
  Usage Type: Confirm that the BOM usage type is appropriate for plant maintenance. You may need to adjust the usage settings if they are incorrect.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to BOMs in plant maintenance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to BOM and plant maintenance that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify BOMs and related data in the system.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to BOM management and plant maintenance processes in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in plant maintenance and BOM management.