How To Fix MU029 - The material & is not a full product


MU029 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

  • Message number: 029

  • Message text: The material & is not a full product

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered the material &V1&. However, this material has the
    incorrect <DS:GLOS.3526BC12AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material category
    </>. Only the following material categories are allowed for
    <DS:GLOS.352A7ADBD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>full products</>:
    <DS:GLOS.3526BB92AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Single materials</>
    <DS:GLOS.3526BC85AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Variants</> of a
    <DS:GLOS.3526BC6EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>generic material</>
    Be sure to note the following restrictions when assigning
    <DS:GLOS.3526BBC5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>empties</> to variants of
    generic materials:
    The variants can be ordered and received only as individual materials,
    not at generic material level using the matrix of variants defined for
    the generic material.
    Hierarchical subitems (generic material - variant - empties) are not
    supported in inventory management.
    For both single materials and variants of a generic material, the
    indicator <DS:DE.W_MITLEERG>W/ empties BOM</> must be set in the
    material master record. In the standard R/3 System, this indicator
    appears on the <LS>Basic Data</> screen in the material master.

    System Response

    The material cannot be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    Check that:
    The material has the correct material category
    You define the material category when creating a material master
    record, after which the material category can no longer be changed. If
    the material has the incorrect material category, choose or create
    another material with the correct material category.
    The <LS>W/ empties BOM</> indicator is set
    <DS:TRAN.MM42>Proceed</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU029 - The material & is not a full product ?
    The SAP error message MU029, which states "The material & is not a full product," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the material in question is not defined as a full product in the system, which can affect processes such as production orders, inventory management, or sales.
    
    Cause: Material Type: The material may be defined as a semi-finished product, raw material, or another type that does not qualify as a full product. Master Data Configuration: The material master data may not be set up correctly, lacking necessary attributes or classifications that define it as a full product. Product Hierarchy: The material may not be assigned to the correct product hierarchy or may be missing necessary classifications. Status of the Material: The material could be inactive or not released for production or sales.
    Solution: Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code

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