How To Fix 29681 - BOM items exist for item category & -> deletion impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 681

• Message text: BOM items exist for item category & -> deletion impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29681 - BOM items exist for item category & -> deletion impossible ?

  The SAP error message 29681 indicates that there are Bill of Material (BOM) items associated with a specific item category, which prevents the deletion of that item. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a material or item that is still linked to existing BOMs in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to delete is still referenced in one or more BOMs. In SAP, BOMs are used to define the components that make up a product, and if an item is part of a BOM, it cannot be deleted until that association is removed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify BOMs Associated with the Item:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the item is part of any BOMs.
  Enter the material number and check the BOMs where it is used.
  
  
  
  Remove the Item from BOMs:
  
  If you find that the item is indeed part of a BOM, you will need to remove it from the BOM.
  Use transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) to edit the BOM and delete the item from it.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the item is not referenced in other areas, such as routing or production orders, which might also prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Delete the BOM:
  
  If the BOM is no longer needed, you can delete the entire BOM using transaction code CS02 or CS05 (Delete BOM).
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After removing the item from all associated BOMs, you can attempt to delete the item again using transaction code MM06 (Change Material) or the appropriate transaction for your item type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS05: Delete BOM
  MM06: Change Material
  
  
  
  BOM Structure:
  
  Understand the structure of BOMs in your organization, including how items are categorized and linked.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP help resources for more detailed instructions on managing BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the item in question.