How To Fix 29128 - Bulk material only for items relevant to production and plant maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Bulk material only for items relevant to production and plant maintenance

What causes this issue?

You want to mark an item as a bulk material.
Since bulk materials are required at the work center during production,
bulk material items are relevant to production.
If bulk materials are required for plant maintenance purposes, bulk
material items are relevant to plant maintenance.
The item you are currently processing is not relevant to plant
maintenance or production.

How to fix this error?

If you want to mark this item as a bulk material, first enter the
indicator <LS>Item relevant to production</> or <LS>Item relevant to
plant maintenance</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29128 - Bulk material only for items relevant to production and plant maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 29128, which states "Bulk material only for items relevant to production and plant maintenance," typically occurs when you are trying to use a bulk material in a context that is not allowed by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management, production planning, or when dealing with materials that are classified as bulk materials.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is classified as a bulk material (e.g., raw materials, semi-finished goods) but is being used in a transaction that is not relevant to production or plant maintenance.
  Configuration Settings: The material may not be properly configured in the system to be used in the context you are attempting (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not support bulk materials, such as certain types of sales or inventory movements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material you are trying to use is indeed a bulk material and is intended for production or plant maintenance. You can check this in the material master record.
  Review Transaction Context: Ensure that you are using the material in a context that is appropriate for bulk materials. For example, if you are trying to create a sales order, consider whether the material should be sold in bulk or if it should be handled differently.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the material master or the relevant transaction types to allow for the use of bulk materials in the desired context.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific settings and configurations that may be affecting the use of bulk materials in your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information about a material, including its type, usage, and relevant settings. You can access it via transaction code MM03.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving bulk materials.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.