How To Fix 29693 - BOM for WBS element/material & is not effective on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 693

• Message text: BOM for WBS element/material & is not effective on &

What causes this issue?

You want to change or display the BOM for the WBS element or material
&V1&. However, you have selected a valid-from date on which the BOM is
invalid.

System Response

You can neither display nor change the BOM.

How to fix this error?

Find out about the BOM's validity. You can display time-related
validity as follows:
Choose <LS>WBS BOM -> Display</>.
Delete all the values from the validity data block.
Choose <LS>Header</>.

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

If the BOM has already been changed with reference to a change number,
an overview of all its change statuses with their respective validity
appears.
If the BOM has not previously been changed with reference to a change
number, the <LS>Header: Quantities / Long Text</> screen appears.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29693 - BOM for WBS element/material & is not effective on & ?

  The SAP error message 29693 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element or material is not effective on a specified date. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to use a BOM that is either not valid for the date you are working with or has not been properly maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The BOM may not be valid for the date you are trying to use it. BOMs in SAP can have validity periods, and if the date falls outside this range, the system will throw this error.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element may not be correctly linked to the BOM or may not have a BOM assigned to it.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the BOM may not be set up correctly in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Validity: 
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check the validity dates of the BOM. Ensure that the BOM is valid for the date you are trying to use it.
  If the BOM is not valid, you may need to create a new BOM or adjust the validity dates of the existing BOM.
  
  
  
  Activate/Release BOM: 
  
  If the BOM is inactive, you may need to activate or release it. This can be done in the BOM maintenance transaction (CS01/CS02).
  
  
  
  Verify WBS Element: 
  
  Ensure that the WBS element is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate BOM. You can check this in the WBS element settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Verify that the material associated with the BOM is correctly maintained in the material master. Ensure that all necessary views are filled out and that the material is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  C223: Maintain BOM for WBS
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 29693 and ensure that your BOM is effective for the required WBS element or material.