How To Fix 29701 - BOM not found for equipment/plant/usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 701

• Message text: BOM not found for equipment/plant/usage

What causes this issue?

This message was triggered by one of the following situations:
RESET N1
You want to display or change the BOM for an item of equipment in a
particular plant for a certain usage. However, no BOM exists in the
plant entered for the usage entered.
You have entered an equipment in a particular plant for a certain usage
to copy from. However, no existing BOM matches your entries.
You want to create a variant for an equipment in a particular plant for
a certain usage. However, the equipment does not have a BOM in this
plant and for this usage.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Proceed according to the situation that triggered the message:
1.)
Correct the equipment, plant, or usage. Press ENTER, or choose function
<ZH>Equipment BOM</> -> <ZH>Create</> to create the BOM concerned.
2.)
Correct the equipment, plant, or usage of the BOM you want to copy.
3.)
Enter a different equipment, or cancel the transaction <ZH>Create
variant for...</> using function key F12, and enter a different plant
and/or usage on the initial screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29701 - BOM not found for equipment/plant/usage ?

  The SAP error message 29701, which states "BOM not found for equipment/plant/usage," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific piece of equipment in a given plant and usage context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during maintenance planning, production planning, or when trying to create a work order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified equipment in the relevant plant and usage.
  Incorrect Plant/Usage: The plant or usage specified in the transaction may not match the BOM that exists in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect equipment or plant assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the specified equipment, plant, and usage. If it does not exist, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If a BOM exists but is not linked correctly, update the BOM to ensure it is associated with the correct equipment and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Usage:
  
  Ensure that the plant and usage specified in the transaction match those defined in the BOM. You can check this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Verify that the BOM is active and valid for the required period. You can do this in the BOM display transaction (CS03).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the master data for the equipment and ensure that it is correctly assigned to the relevant plant and BOM.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a specific equipment
  CS12: Display BOM for a specific plant
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, equipment BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your scenario.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that may address specific problems or enhancements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 29701 and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for your equipment in the specified plant and usage context.