How To Fix 29875 - By deleting order BOM, subord. characteristic valuation is also deleted

29875 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 875

• Message text: By deleting order BOM, subord. characteristic valuation is also deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29875 - By deleting order BOM, subord. characteristic valuation is also deleted ?

  The SAP error message 29875, which states "By deleting order BOM, subord. characteristic valuation is also deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing Bill of Materials (BOM) and characteristic valuation in SAP. This error indicates that when you delete a BOM for a production order, any subordinate characteristic valuations associated with that BOM will also be deleted. 
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Deletion: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to delete a BOM that is linked to subordinate characteristic valuations. In SAP, characteristic valuation is used to manage variants of products based on specific characteristics.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and deleting a BOM that has dependent characteristics can lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dependencies: Before deleting the BOM, review any subordinate characteristic valuations that are linked to it. Ensure that you understand the implications of deleting the BOM on these valuations.
  Delete Characteristic Valuations First: If you