How To Fix 29866 - BOM & does not exist

29866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 866

• Message text: BOM & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29866 - BOM & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "29866 BOM & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material in the given plant or for the specified usage. This error can occur in various transactions related to production planning, material management, or when trying to create or modify a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material and plant has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Material/Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction is incorrect or does not exist.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Usage Type: The BOM may not exist for the specified usage type (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and