How To Fix 29137 - BOM usage & cannot be used with item category &

29137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 137

• Message text: BOM usage & cannot be used with item category &

What causes this issue?

In a BOM with BOM usage &v1&, you want to enter an item with item
category &V2&.
Settings in the IMG for production (BOMs) define which item categories
can be entered for each BOM usage.
For BOM usage &v1& you cannot enter item category &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a BOM usage for which items with item category &V2& are
supported.
If you really want to enter this combination of BOM usage and item
category, consult your system administrator for BOMs. It may be
possible to redefine either the BOM usage or the item category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29137 - BOM usage & cannot be used with item category & ?

  The SAP error message 29137 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the Bill of Materials (BOM) usage and the item category being used in a transaction. This error often arises when trying to create or modify a BOM for a material that is not compatible with the specified item category.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Usage Mismatch: The BOM usage defined for the material does not match the item category being used in the transaction. For example, if the BOM is defined for production purposes but the item category is for sales, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the material master or BOM may not align with the intended usage.
  Missing BOM: The BOM may not exist for the specified usage or item category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Usage: Verify the BOM usage assigned to the BOM in the system. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in the SAP GUI and