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