How To Fix 29790 - No BOM was found for sales order item & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 790

• Message text: No BOM was found for sales order item & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29790 - No BOM was found for sales order item & & ?

  The SAP error message 29790, "No BOM was found for sales order item & &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific sales order item. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common reason is that a BOM has not been created for the material associated with the sales order item.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the sales order item may not be configured to use a BOM.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specific plant or sales organization.
  Sales Order Item Configuration: The sales order item may not be correctly configured to reference the BOM.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant where the sales order is being processed.
  Versioning Issues: If multiple BOM versions exist, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create or Update BOM: Ensure that a BOM exists for the material in question. You can create or update the BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material type of the sales order item is set up to allow BOM usage. You can check this in the material master record.
  Validate BOM Status: Check the status of the BOM to ensure it is active and valid for the relevant plant and sales organization. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Review Sales Order Configuration: Ensure that the sales order item is correctly configured to reference the BOM. This may involve checking the item category and configuration settings.
  Plant Assignment: Confirm that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Check BOM Versions: If there are multiple BOM versions, ensure that the correct version is being referenced for the sales order item.
  
  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., single-level, multi-level) and how they relate to your sales order items.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on BOM management and sales order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.