How To Fix 29732 - A BOM already exists for this document

29732 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 732

• Message text: A BOM already exists for this document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29732 - A BOM already exists for this document ?

  The SAP error message 29732, which states "A BOM already exists for this document," typically occurs when you are trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material or document that already has an existing BOM. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new BOM for a material that already has one defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a BOM associated with the material or document you are trying to create a BOM for.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type or configuration that does not allow for multiple BOMs.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong material number or plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: 
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM already exists for the