How To Fix 29051 - Revision level & does not exist for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Revision level & does not exist for material &

What causes this issue?

You want to change or display the BOM for material &V2& with reference
to revision level &V1&.
This is not possible, because no change to the material with a change
number has also been assigned revision level &V1&.

How to fix this error?

To display all changes to material &V2& that have been assigned a
revision level, starting from the engineering change management menu
choose menu option <LS>Revision level -> Material rev. level ->
Display</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29051 - Revision level & does not exist for material & ?

  The SAP error message 29051 indicates that the specified revision level for a material does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, production order, or any other transaction) that requires a specific revision level for a material, but that revision level has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Revision Level: The revision level you are trying to use for the material has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or does not correspond to the expected revision level.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified revision level.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the revision level exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the revision level is active and correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Revision Level:
  
  If the revision level does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the Material Master using transaction code MM02 to update the material and add the required revision level.
  Ensure that the revision level is properly defined in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number you are using in your transaction to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the intended material.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and its revision levels. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on managing revision levels and material master data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, MRP, etc.) are properly maintained for the material.
  Revision Levels: Understand how revision levels are used in your organization, as they may be tied to specific engineering or production processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 29051 and ensure that the necessary revision levels are correctly set up for your materials in SAP.