How To Fix 29771 - Standard BOM & & & already exists


29771 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

  • Message number: 771

  • Message text: Standard BOM & & & already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a standard BOM for standard object &V1& with usage
    &V2&.
    A BOM already exists for this standard object and usage. You cannot
    extend a standard a standard BOM.

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the standard BOM is suitable for standard object &V1& and
    usage &V2&. If it is not, you need to create the BOM for another
    standard object.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29771 - Standard BOM & & & already exists ?
    The SAP error message 29771, which states "Standard BOM & & & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but a standard BOM with the same key already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a BOM for a material that already has a standard BOM defined.
    
    Cause: Duplicate BOM Entry: The most common cause is that a standard BOM for the specified material already exists in the system. Incorrect BOM Type: You may be trying to create a BOM with a type that is already in use for that material. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data you are entering, leading to a conflict with existing records.
    Solution: Check Existing BOMs: Before creating a new BOM, check if a standard BOM already exists for the material. You can do

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