How To Fix 29879 - BOM type & is not flagged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 879

• Message text: BOM type & is not flagged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29879 - BOM type & is not flagged ?

  The SAP error message "29879 BOM type & is not flagged" typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified BOM type is not flagged for use in the system, which can prevent the creation or modification of BOMs.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Type Not Configured: The BOM type you are trying to use is not configured or flagged in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the BOM type.
  System Settings: The configuration settings for BOM types may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Check if the BOM type you are trying to use is correctly configured in the system.
  You can also check the configuration in the Customizing settings under Logistics > Production > Master Data > Bill of Material > Define BOM Types.
  
  
  
  Flag the BOM Type:
  
  If the BOM type is not flagged, you may need to flag it in the configuration settings. This typically involves setting the appropriate indicators for the BOM type in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified BOM type. This can be checked with your SAP security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management for any additional insights or specific steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01, CS02, CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (BOM for a material).
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with the BOM types in your SAP system.