How To Fix 29144 - Check the usage probability

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Check the usage probability

What causes this issue?

You want to create a BOM using an existing BOM as a reference.
As you have not selected any items in the reference to be copied into
the new BOM you are creating, the message tells you that only the
header will be copied.

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy items, too, select them in the selection list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29144 - Check the usage probability ?

  The SAP error message 29144, "Check the usage probability," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with demand planning or forecasting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the usage probability settings for a particular product or planning object.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Usage Probability Settings: The usage probability for a product may not be defined correctly or may be missing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the product.
  Forecasting Model Issues: The forecasting model being used may not be compatible with the data or may not have been set up correctly.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary settings or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage Probability Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant product in the SAP system.
  Verify that the usage probability is defined correctly in the master data (e.g., in the product master or in the forecasting settings).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the product is complete and accurate.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Examine Forecasting Models:
  
  Review the forecasting model being used for the product.
  Ensure that the model is appropriate for the data and that it has been configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using has the correct settings and data.
  If necessary, create a new planning version or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP's consistency check tools to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book settings.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation related to SAP APO and demand planning to better understand the configuration and setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 29144.