How To Fix 29067 - Assign the item to an alternative

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29067 - Assign the item to an alternative ?

  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 has alternative items assigned. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  Assign Alternative Items: If no alternative items are assigned, you can add them in the material master or BOM. This can be done using transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Review BOM Settings: Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured to allow for alternative items. Check the BOM usage and status.
  Check Item Status: Ensure that the item is active and not flagged as obsolete. You can check this in the material master.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to manage alternative items in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master records or BOMs.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on materials management and BOM configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage alternative items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 29067 and ensure that your items are correctly assigned in SAP.