How To Fix /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29118 - Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29 -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29118 - Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29118 indicates that there is an issue with the material type and item category combination in the context of a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a related process. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a BOM or when performing operations that involve materials and their classifications.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Material Type and Item Category: The material type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified item category in the context of the plant. Each material type has specific item categories that it can be associated with, and if there is a mismatch, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain material types with specific item categories. This could be due to settings in the customizing of the material management module.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The error may also arise if the material type is not allowed for the specified plant in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type and Item Category:
  
  Verify the material type you are using and the item category you are trying to assign. Ensure that they are compatible.
  You can check the allowed item categories for a specific material type in the SAP configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for material types and item categories.
  Check the configuration for the material type in question and ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is allowed for the specific plant you are working with. This can be checked in the material master data or in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the material type and item category combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or CS01 (Create BOM) to check the material and BOM settings.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the material type in question to ensure all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  BOM Configuration: Check the BOM configuration settings in the system to ensure that the item categories are correctly defined for the materials you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.