How To Fix 29034 - Alternative & in the BOM for material & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Alternative & in the BOM for material & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29034 - Alternative & in the BOM for material & deleted ?

  The SAP error message 29034, which states "Alternative & in the BOM for material & deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process a Bill of Materials (BOM) that references an alternative BOM that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Alternative BOM: The specific alternative BOM that is being referenced in the transaction has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM configuration, such as missing or incorrectly assigned alternatives.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity, where the system is trying to access a BOM that should not exist or is not properly linked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check the BOM for the material in question. Verify if the alternative BOM exists.
  If the alternative BOM is indeed deleted, you may need to create a new alternative BOM or restore the deleted one if possible.
  
  
  
  Create a New Alternative BOM:
  
  If the alternative BOM is required for production or planning, create a new alternative BOM using transaction CS01 (Create BOM) and ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If there are other processes or transactions that reference the deleted alternative BOM, update those references to point to a valid BOM.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks in the system to ensure that there are no other inconsistencies related to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BOM management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: Multi-Level BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and how they are used in your organization.
  Alternative BOMs: Familiarize yourself with how alternative BOMs work in SAP and their significance in production planning and execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your BOMs are correctly configured and accessible.