How To Fix 29027 - You are not authorized to create new alternatives for this BOM

29027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You are not authorized to create new alternatives for this BOM

What causes this issue?

Your user profile contains details of which BOM transactions you are
allowed to carry out according to BOM category. This authorization is
defined further in your user profile via combinations of field values
for BOM usage and authorization group.
Your current user profile does not allow you to create this alternative
BOM.

How to fix this error?

Consult your system manager responsible for authorizations. The value
range in your user profile may need to be changed.
If no change is planned, inform your system manager for BOM
maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29027 - You are not authorized to create new alternatives for this BOM ?

  The SAP error message 29027, "You are not authorized to create new alternatives for this BOM," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a new alternative for a Bill of Materials (BOM) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create or modify BOM alternatives. This is often related to the user's role or profile in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict certain users from creating alternatives for BOMs.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow changes or additions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for BOM management (e.g.,