How To Fix 29067 - Assign the item to an alternative

29067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Assign the item to an alternative

What causes this issue?

You have created a new item for a BOM group.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign the newly created item to an alternative (multiple BOM
alternative or variant BOM variant).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

29067 - Details

• The SAP error message 29067, "Assign the item to an alternative," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there is an issue with item assignment in a bill of materials (BOM) or when trying to process a production order or a purchase order. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable alternative item for the one specified in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Item: The item you are trying to use does not have an alternative item assigned in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for alternative items may not be set up correctly in the material master or BOM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials or BOMs, such as missing links or incorrect settings.
  Item Status: The item may be flagged as inactive or obsolete, preventing its use in transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material in question