How To Fix 29781 - No BOM exists for this sales order item/usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 781

• Message text: No BOM exists for this sales order item/usage

What causes this issue?

You want to change or create the BOM for a sales document item.
However, this is not possible, as no BOM exists for the sales document,
item, and usage you entered.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries in the following fields: <LS>Sales
document</>, <LS>Iitem</>, and <LS>Usage</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29781 - No BOM exists for this sales order item/usage ?

  The SAP error message "29781 No BOM exists for this sales order item/usage" typically occurs when you are trying to process a sales order item that requires a Bill of Materials (BOM), but the system cannot find a corresponding BOM for that item. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a production order, sales order, or during the configuration of a product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for BOMs.
  Usage Not Defined: The BOM may exist, but it is not defined for the specific usage required by the sales order item.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the item is a configurable product, the configuration may not match any existing BOM.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant or location associated with the sales order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create a BOM: If no BOM exists, you will need to create one for the material. This can be done using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  Check BOM Usage: Ensure that the BOM is created with the correct usage that matches the sales order item. You can check this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Verify Material Type: Ensure that the material type allows for BOMs. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check Configuration: If the item is configurable, ensure that the configuration matches an existing BOM. You may need to adjust the configuration settings.
  Assign BOM to Plant: If the BOM exists but is not assigned to the correct plant, you can do this using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) and ensure the plant is included.
  Check for Deletion Flags: Ensure that the BOM is not flagged for deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific usages.
  Material Master: Review the material master data to ensure all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on creating and managing BOMs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the sales order item can be processed correctly.