How To Fix 29715 - BOM group & for equipment & & not valid on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 715

• Message text: BOM group & for equipment & & not valid on &

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change BOM group &V1& for equipment &V2& in
plant &V3&, and have entered the date &V4& in the <LS>Valid from</>
field.
However, you cannot process the BOM, because it is not valid on this
date.

How to fix this error?

If you want to display the BOM group over its entire validity period,
proceed as follows:
Select <LS>BOM group -> Display</>.
Enter the special character "!" at the beginning of the fields
<LS>Valid from</> and <LS>Valid to</>.
The system displays a summarized BOM for the BOM group.
On the alternative overview, you see a list of the validity periods of
the individual BOMs in this BOM group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29715 - BOM group & for equipment & & not valid on & ?

  The SAP error message "29715 BOM group & for equipment & & not valid on &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) group associated with a specific piece of equipment. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or modify a BOM for a piece of equipment that is not valid for the specified date or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Group: The BOM group specified for the equipment may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Date Validity: The BOM group may not be valid for the date specified in the operation. BOMs can have validity periods, and if the date falls outside this range, the error will occur.
  Equipment Not Assigned: The equipment may not be properly assigned to the BOM group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BOM settings or the equipment master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Group: Verify that the BOM group specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the BOM group configuration in SAP.
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the date you are using is within the validity period of the BOM group. If necessary, adjust the date or create a new BOM group with the correct validity.
  Equipment Assignment: Check if the equipment is correctly assigned to the BOM group. You can do this by reviewing the equipment master data and ensuring it is linked to the correct BOM group.
  Review Configuration: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, review the configuration settings for BOMs and equipment in your SAP system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM groups and equipment management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  Master Data: Ensure that both BOM and equipment master data are correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOM and equipment management.