How To Fix 29121 - Material & has status & '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Material & has status & '&'

What causes this issue?

In settings in the IMG (Material), material status &V1& &V2& has been
defined such that you see a warning message when you create a BOM for a
material with this material status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29121 - Material & has status & '&' ?

  The SAP error message 29121 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status of a material in the system. The message format usually looks like this: "Material & has status & '&'", where the first placeholder represents the material number and the second placeholder represents the status of the material.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts certain operations. For example, it could be marked as "Blocked," "Inactive," or "Not for Sale."
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on materials with certain statuses.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that are causing the status to be set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any indicators that might restrict its use.
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to active or unblocked (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with materials that have the specified status. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the status seems incorrect or if you are unsure why the material has that status, consult with your SAP configuration team. They can help identify if there are any configuration settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the status of a material can be affected by dependencies on other objects (like BOMs, routing, etc.). Ensure that all related objects are in the correct status.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to error message 29121 for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  Material Master Views: Check the relevant views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand the implications of the material status.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 29121 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.