How To Fix 29070 - First bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 070

• Message text: First bill of material

What causes this issue?

You want to create a variant for the BOM for the material you entered
(variant BOM).
The BOM is maintained via technical status. However, on the initial
screen you entered either a valid from date or a change number which
contains a valid from date.
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How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Press ENTER.
Check your entries.
Enter another material, where the BOM is maintained according to
<ZH>date</> if appropriate.
If the material entered (and therefore the BOM) is correct, cancel the
transaction <ZH>Create variant for...</>.
On the initial screen, enter a technical status or a change number
containing a technical status instead of a valid from date. Choose
the function <ZH>Create variant for...</> again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29070 - First bill of material ?

  The SAP error message 29070, which states "First bill of material," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management. This error is often related to issues with the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration or the way the system is set up to handle BOMs for production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The error usually indicates that the system cannot find a valid BOM for the material in question. This can happen if the BOM has not been created or if it is not assigned to the correct plant or production version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the BOM.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not available for the specific plant or storage location being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material number and plant.
  Create or Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If it exists but is not correct, you may need to update it using CS02 (Change BOM).
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  Plant Assignment: Make sure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If the BOM is plant-specific, it must be created for the specific plant where the production order is being processed.
  Production Version: If applicable, check if the production version is set up correctly and is linked to the BOM.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and error message 29070.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.