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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 029

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

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</>

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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 MM03) and verify the material type and status.
  Ensure that the material is set up as a finished product (e.g., material type FERT).
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  If the material type is incorrect, you may need to change it or create a new material with the correct type.
  Consult with your SAP MM (Materials Management) or PP (Production Planning) team to ensure the material type is appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Product Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct product hierarchy. This can be checked in the material master under the sales view.
  
  
  
  Activate the Material:
  
  If the material is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization regarding material classification and setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their implications for production and inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.