How To Fix 29573 - Material for the sales order item cannot be changed

29573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Material for the sales order item cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to replace the material in the sales order item with another
material. However, this is not allowed.

System Response

The system does not allow a material replacement.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29573 - Material for the sales order item cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message 29573, "Material for the sales order item cannot be changed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the material associated with a sales order item after it has been created. This error is often related to the status of the sales order, the material's configuration, or the business processes in place.
  Causes:
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being confirmed, delivered, or invoiced.
  Material Configuration: The material may have specific configurations or dependencies that prevent changes once the order is created.
  Document Flow: If there are subsequent documents (like delivery or billing documents) created based on the sales order, changes to the material may not be allowed.
  Customizations: Custom business rules or validations in the SAP system may restrict changes to certain fields in the sales order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sales Order Status: Review the status of the sales order.