How To Fix 29782 - A BOM already exists for this sales order item/usage


29782 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

  • Message number: 782

  • Message text: A BOM already exists for this sales order item/usage

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a BOM for a sales document/item and a BOM usage.
    However, such a BOM already exists.

    How to fix this error?

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

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29782 - A BOM already exists for this sales order item/usage ?
    The SAP error message 29782, which states "A BOM already exists for this sales order item/usage," typically occurs when you are trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a sales order item that already has an existing BOM associated with it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new BOM for a sales order item that has already been configured or when there is an attempt to duplicate an existing BOM.
    
    Cause: Existing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a BOM defined for the specific sales order item and usage combination. Incorrect Configuration: The sales order item may have been configured in a way that it automatically links to an existing BOM. Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to an attempt to create a BOM that already exists.
    Solution: Check Existing BOMs: Use

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