How To Fix 29705 - BOM for equipment & changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 705

• Message text: BOM for equipment & changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29705 - BOM for equipment & changed ?

  The SAP error message 29705 typically relates to issues with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for equipment in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Production Planning (PP). The error message indicates that there is a problem with the BOM associated with a piece of equipment, often due to changes that have been made.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Found: The system cannot find the BOM for the specified equipment.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., inactive).
  Changes Not Saved: Changes made to the BOM may not have been saved properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The equipment may not be correctly configured to use the specified BOM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM exists for the equipment in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Review BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  Save Changes: If you have made changes to the BOM, ensure that they have been saved correctly.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration of the equipment to ensure it is correctly linked to the BOM.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the BOM.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on BOM management and equipment configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM errors.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 29705.