How To Fix 29078 - Material & is configurable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Material & is configurable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29078 - Material & is configurable ?

  The SAP error message 29078 typically indicates that there is an issue related to configurable materials in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of sales order processing, production planning, or when trying to create or manage configurable materials in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message "29078 Material & is configurable" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material in question is defined as configurable, but it lacks a proper configuration profile or variant configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for configurable materials, including missing or incorrect settings in the Basic Data, Sales, or MRP views.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics or Classes: The characteristics or classes associated with the configurable material may not be defined or linked correctly.
  
  
  Sales Order Configuration Issues: If the error occurs during sales order processing, it may be due to missing configuration data or incorrect settings in the sales order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 29078, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is set up correctly as a configurable material.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material (transaction code CU41) to ensure it is correctly defined and contains all necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristics and Classes:
  
  Ensure that all characteristics required for the configuration are defined and linked to the material class (transaction code CL02).
  Check if the characteristics are marked as "required" and that they have valid values.
  
  
  
  Sales Order Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order creation, ensure that the configuration data is correctly entered in the sales order (transaction code VA01).
  Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization Issues:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to configurable materials, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring materials and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), CU41 (Maintain Configuration Profile), CL02 (Change Class), VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to error message 29078.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 29078 in your SAP system.