How To Fix 29889 - Relevancy to costing & not defined (check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Relevancy to costing & not defined (check your entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29889 - Relevancy to costing & not defined (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message 29889, which states "Relevancy to costing & not defined (check your entry)," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to the costing relevance of a material or a cost object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material or cost object may not have been properly configured to be relevant for costing. This can happen if the material type or valuation class does not allow for costing.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be missing key information, such as the costing view or relevant settings that define how the material should be treated in terms of costing.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the error is being triggered, leading to the system not recognizing the costing relevance.
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be defined correctly or may not be applicable to the material or cost object in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views, especially the Costing view. Ensure that the costing data is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material type and valuation class are set up to allow for costing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO) under the relevant sections for Material Management and Controlling. Ensure that the costing settings are correctly defined for the material types you are working with.
  Ensure that the costing variant is defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its implications in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), and CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Costing Variants: Understand how costing variants work and ensure that the correct costing variant is being used for the materials in question.
  Material Types: Different material types have different settings and implications for costing; ensure that you are using the correct material type for your needs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to SAP error message 29889.