How To Fix 29751 - No BOM exists for functional location/plant/usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 751

• Message text: No BOM exists for functional location/plant/usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29751 - No BOM exists for functional location/plant/usage ?

  The SAP error message "29751 No BOM exists for functional location/plant/usage" typically occurs when you are trying to access a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific functional location, plant, or usage, but the system cannot find a corresponding BOM entry. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common reason for this error is that there is no BOM created for the specified functional location, plant, or usage.
  Incorrect Configuration: The functional location or plant may not be correctly configured to have a BOM associated with it.
  Usage Type: The usage type specified may not match any existing BOMs.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the functional location, plant, or usage fields when trying to access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a BOM: If a BOM does not exist for the specified functional location, plant, and usage, you will need to create one. This can be done using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  Ensure that you enter the correct functional location, plant, and usage type when creating the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the specified parameters. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the functional location and plant are correctly set up in the system. Check if the BOM is assigned to the correct plant and functional location.
  
  
  Usage Type Verification: Make sure that the usage type you are trying to access is valid and corresponds to the BOM you are looking for.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Check for any inconsistencies in the data. Ensure that the functional location and plant are correctly entered without any typographical errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the specified functional location and plant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Create BOM for a functional location
  CS12: Display BOM for a functional location
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., material BOM, equipment BOM, functional location BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and functional locations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage BOMs in your SAP system.