How To Fix 29815 - & & & cannot have discontinuation data - discontinuation data ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 815

• Message text: & & & cannot have discontinuation data - discontinuation data ignored

What causes this issue?

Discontinuation data was transferred for an item that cannot have
discontinuation data.
You can <ZH>only</> maintain discontinuation data in <ZK>material BOMs,
order BOMS</>, and <ZK>project BOMs</>.
BOMs whose usage only allows <ZK>plant maintenance</> <ZH>cannot</> have
discontinuation data.
Discontinuation data <ZH>cannot</> be maintained for <ZK>class items,
document items, text items, PM structure elements,</> and <ZK>intra
materials</>.
<ZK>Non-stock items</> <ZH>cannot</> have discontinuation data either.

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

System Response

The fields NEFAG and NFGRP are ignored.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29815 - & & & cannot have discontinuation data - discontinuation data ignored ?

  The SAP error message "29815: & & & cannot have discontinuation data - discontinuation data ignored" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the discontinuation data associated with a material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinuation Data Misconfiguration: The material in question may have been marked for discontinuation, but the system is unable to process this data correctly due to configuration issues.
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that does not allow for discontinuation data to be processed (e.g., it may be flagged as obsolete or inactive).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the material, leading to the system ignoring the discontinuation data.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the material master or the configuration of the discontinuation process may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the discontinuation data is correctly entered and that the material is in a valid status.
  Review Discontinuation Settings: Verify the settings related to discontinuation in the configuration. Ensure that the discontinuation process is properly set up in the system.
  Correct Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data, correct them. This may involve updating the material master or related records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling discontinuation data.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.