How To Fix 29602 - Change & from & to & not possible (BOM(s) exist)

29602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Change & from & to & not possible (BOM(s) exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29602 - Change & from & to & not possible (BOM(s) exist) ?

  The SAP error message 29602, "Change & from & to & not possible (BOM(s) exist)," typically occurs when you are trying to change a material or a characteristic in a way that conflicts with existing Bill of Materials (BOM) entries. This error indicates that the system has detected that there are BOMs associated with the material you are trying to modify, and the change you are attempting is not allowed because it would affect those BOMs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing BOMs: The material you are trying to change has one or more BOMs associated with it, and the change you are attempting (e.g., changing the material type, status, or other attributes) is not compatible with the existing BOMs.
  Dependencies: The system enforces integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the BOM structure.
  Locked Objects: Sometimes, the objects may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOMs: Check the existing BOMs