How To Fix 29072 - Material & is not configurable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Material & is not configurable

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change the BOM for material &V1&, and one of the
following situations triggered this error message:
Material &V1& has a material type for which the <LS>configurable
material</> indicator was not entered. You are using the <LS>Extend</>
function on a BOM for a configurable material.
You want to create a variant BOM for material &V1&. Material &V1& has a
material type for which the <LS>configurable material</> indicator was
not entered. However, you are trying to create a variant of a BOM for a
configurable material.

How to fix this error?

Please check the material types of the materials concerned. You can
only use materials whose material types have the same entry for the
<LS>configurable material</> indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29072 - Material & is not configurable ?

  The SAP error message "29072 Material & is not configurable" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a configurable material in SAP, but the system does not recognize the material as configurable. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up as a configurable material in the material master. This is usually indicated by the absence of the "Configurable Material" indicator in the material master record.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support configuration. Only certain material types (like KMAT) are designated for configurable materials.
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile, which is necessary for defining the characteristics and options available for the configurable material.
  
  
  Sales Document Settings: If you are trying to create a sales order or quotation, the sales document type may not be set up to handle configurable materials.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material type is appropriate for configurable materials (e.g., KMAT).
  Ensure that the "Configurable Material" checkbox is selected in the Basic Data view.
  
  
  
  Assign Configuration Profile:
  
  If the material is intended to be configurable, ensure that a configuration profile is assigned to it. This can be done in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  If the material type is incorrect, you may need to create a new material with the correct type or change the material type if allowed.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type you are using is configured to handle configurable materials. This can be checked in the sales document configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes that require authorization, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CU50: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to configurable materials and error message 29072.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configurable materials and their setup.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.