How To Fix 29592 - Please enter material and usage for order no. &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Please enter material and usage for order no. &, item &

What causes this issue?

More than one BOM exists for order number &V1&, item &V2&.
You must enter more specific information (material / usage).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29592 - Please enter material and usage for order no. &, item & ?

  The SAP error message 29592, "Please enter material and usage for order no. &, item &," typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders when the system requires specific information that has not been provided. This error indicates that the system is expecting a material number and a usage type for the specified order and item, but these details are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The order does not have an associated material number, which is necessary for processing.
  Missing Usage: The usage type (which indicates how the material is to be used) is not specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the order type may not be set up correctly to allow for the entry of materials.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields when creating or modifying the order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Material and Usage:
  
  Navigate to the order in question (using transaction codes like CO02 for production orders or IW32 for maintenance orders).
  Ensure that the material number is entered in the appropriate field.
  Specify the usage type if required.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system. This may require access to the SPRO transaction to review the settings related to order types and their required fields.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Double-check the data entry to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the order type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), and IW32 (Change Maintenance Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter or modify the order details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 29592 in SAP.