How To Fix 29561 - & Enter a required quantity or an alternative for a multiple BOM

29561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 561

• Message text: & Enter a required quantity or an alternative for a multiple BOM

What causes this issue?

You want to explode a BOM. As the BOM you want to explode is a multiple
BOM, please enter a required quantity or an alternative.
If you enter a required quantity, the system checks the lot size ranges
of the existing alternatives and determines the appropriate alternative
for the lot size.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29561 - & Enter a required quantity or an alternative for a multiple BOM ?

  The SAP error message 29561, which states "Enter a required quantity or an alternative for a multiple BOM," typically occurs when working with Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific quantity or an alternative item to be specified when dealing with a multiple BOM scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The user has not entered a required quantity for the BOM item.
  Multiple BOM Configuration: The BOM is set up to allow for multiple alternatives, but none have been specified.
  Incorrect BOM Settings: The BOM may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required inputs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Quantity: Ensure that you enter a valid quantity for the BOM item when prompted. This is often a mandatory field.
  Select an Alternative: If the BOM allows for alternatives, make sure to select one from the available options. This can usually be done in the BOM item details.
  Check BOM