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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 29 - Bills of Material
Message number: 097
Message text: Special character & not supported for BOM number
You want to enter a name/number for the BOM group and have used the
special character &V1& in the character string.
You cannot do this, as only the following special characters are
supported for BOM groups:<LB> - / _ </>
Please correct your entry.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
29097
- Special character & not supported for BOM number ?The SAP error message 29097, which states "Special character & not supported for BOM number," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP and the BOM number you are using contains special characters that are not allowed.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of special characters (like &, %, $, #, etc.) in the BOM number. SAP has specific rules regarding the format of BOM numbers, and special characters are generally not permitted.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you should:
Check the BOM Number: Review the BOM number you are trying to use and ensure it does not contain any special characters. The BOM number should consist of alphanumeric characters only.
Modify the BOM Number: If the BOM number contains special characters, modify it to remove those characters. Use only letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
Re-attempt the Operation: After correcting the BOM number, try to create or modify the BOM again.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
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