How To Fix 29060 - BOM for material & & not valid on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 060

• Message text: BOM for material & & not valid on &

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change the BOM for material &V1& in plant &V2&.
You entered the valid-from date &V3&.
This is not possible, as the BOM is not valid on &V3&.

System Response

The system checks the validity period of the BOM header.

How to fix this error?

Please find out the validity period of the bill of material.
You can display the bill of material over its entire validity period as
follows:
Choose <LS>Material BOM -> Display</>.
In the validity section of the screen, delete all field entries by
entering the special character "!" at the beginning of each field.
Select the <LS>Header qty/long text</> pushbutton.
The next screen you see is either:
the <LS>Header qty/long text</> screen, if the header data has not been
changed using a change number, or
a header overview with details of the different validity periods of the
headers, if changes have been made using a change number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29060 - BOM for material & & not valid on & ?

  The SAP error message "29060 BOM for material & & not valid on &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material on a given date. This error can occur in various transactions related to production, planning, or inventory management when the system cannot find a valid BOM for the specified material on the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material may not have been created or saved in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specified date. BOMs can have validity periods, and if the date falls outside this range, the system will throw this error.
  Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use BOMs, or the BOM may not be assigned to the correct material type.
  Plant/Storage Location: The BOM may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Versioning: If versioning is used for BOMs, the specific version may not be valid for the material on the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified material using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM). Ensure that the BOM is created and saved.
  Check Validity Dates: If the BOM exists, check the validity dates of the BOM. You can do this in the BOM display transaction (CS03) to ensure that the BOM is valid for the date you are trying to use it.
  Activate BOM: If the BOM is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new BOM that is valid for the required date.
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type is correctly configured to use BOMs and that the BOM is assigned to the correct material type.
  Plant/Storage Location: Confirm that the BOM is valid for the specific plant or storage location you are working with. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Versioning: If you are using BOM versioning, ensure that the correct version is being referenced for the material on the specified date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Master Data: Understanding how BOMs are structured and managed in SAP is crucial. BOMs can be single-level or multi-level, and they can include various components and subassemblies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting BOM-related issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.