How To Fix 29784 - The BOM for this sales order item only supports configurable materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 784

• Message text: The BOM for this sales order item only supports configurable materials

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29784 - The BOM for this sales order item only supports configurable materials ?

  The SAP error message 29784, "The BOM for this sales order item only supports configurable materials," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing when the system is trying to reference a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is designed for configurable materials, but the item in question is not set up as a configurable material.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Configuration: The BOM associated with the sales order item is configured to support only configurable materials (materials that can be customized based on specific options).
  Material Master Settings: The material in the sales order may not be defined as a configurable material in the material master data.
  Sales Order Item Type: The item type in the sales order may not be compatible with the BOM type being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material in the sales order is set up as a configurable material. You can do this by checking the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensuring that the "Configurable Material" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  Review BOM Settings: Ensure that the BOM being referenced is indeed intended for configurable materials. You can check this in the BOM (transaction code CS03) to see if it is set up correctly.
  
  
  Sales Order Configuration: If the sales order item is not meant to be configurable, you may need to change the item type or the BOM being referenced. This could involve creating a new BOM that supports non-configurable materials.
  
  
  Create a Configurable Material: If the sales order item needs to be configurable, you may need to create a new configurable material and associate it with the appropriate BOM.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to configurable materials and BOMs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configurable Materials: These are materials that can be customized based on customer requirements, often using a configuration profile.
  BOM Types: Different types of BOMs exist in SAP, such as single-level BOMs, multi-level BOMs, and configurable BOMs. Understanding the type of BOM you are working with is crucial.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP technical team or consult SAP support for further assistance.