How To Fix 29865 - Material, plant, and usage are ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Material, plant, and usage are ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29865 - Material, plant, and usage are ignored ?

  The SAP error message "29865 - Material, plant, and usage are ignored" typically occurs in the context of material master data or when working with certain transactions related to materials, such as creating or changing material master records, or during the planning and procurement processes.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is ignoring the specified material, plant, and usage combination due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Material Not Active: The material may not be active for the specified plant or usage. This can happen if the material is marked for deletion or if it has not been extended to the relevant plant.
  
  
  Incorrect Usage: The usage specified may not be valid for the material in question. For example, if the material is not set up for a specific type of planning or procurement.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the material from being used in the specified context.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the material, plant, or usage may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material for the specified plant. Ensure that it is not marked for deletion and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is extended to the relevant plant. You can do this by using transaction code MM01 or MM02 to extend or change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Usage Settings:
  
  Check the usage settings for the material. Make sure that the usage you are trying to use is valid for the material. This can be checked in the material master under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system related to material management and ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent the material from being used in the specified context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific settings or configurations, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the material with different plants or usages to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), MM04 (Display Material Changes).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are properly maintained for the material.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.