How To Fix 29783 - The BOM for sales order item & & is not valid on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 783

• Message text: The BOM for sales order item & & is not valid on &

What causes this issue?

You want to change or display the BOM for item &V2& in sales document
&V1&. You chose &V3& as the valid-from date.
This is not possible, as the BOM is not valid on &V3&.
Note
The order BOM is not valid until the requested delivery date given in
the sales order.

How to fix this error?

Please find out the validity period of the BOM.
To display the entire validity period of the BOM, proceed as follows:
Choose menu option <LS>Order BOM -> Display</>.
Delete all values in the validity dataset by entering the special
character "!" at the beginning of each field.
Select the <LS>Hdr qty/long text</> pushbutton.
The next screen takes account of all changes made so far:
If the header data has not been changed using a change number, you see
the <LS>Header: Quantities/Long Text</> detail screen.
If changes have already been made to the header with a change number,
you see a header overview, showing the different validity periods of
the header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29783 - The BOM for sales order item & & is not valid on & ?

  The SAP error message 29783 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific sales order item. This error typically arises when the BOM is not valid for the specified sales order item on the given date. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  BOM Validity Period: The BOM may not be valid for the date specified in the sales order. Each BOM has a validity period, and if the sales order date falls outside this range, the system will throw this error.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be marked as inactive or not released for use in production or sales.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the sales order item may not have the correct BOM assigned or may not be set up properly in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized for the sales order item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Validity: Verify the validity dates of the BOM in the BOM master data (transaction code CS03). Ensure that the BOM is valid for the date of the sales order.
  Activate/Release BOM: If the BOM is inactive, you may need to activate or release it. This can be done in the BOM master data.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the sales order item to ensure that the correct BOM is assigned and that all necessary data is complete.
  Update Sales Order: If the BOM is valid but the sales order date is incorrect, consider updating the sales order date to fall within the BOM's validity period.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct and that there are no underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are using the correct type for your sales order.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and sales order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.