How To Fix BM017 - Unable to display possible entries


BM017 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

  • Message number: 017

  • Message text: Unable to display possible entries

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  • What causes this issue?

    No valid SI units have been maintained for dimension "&V1&. You can
    only enter " " (SPACE).

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    First maintain a valid SI unit via <DS:TRAN.OMSC>Maintain measurement
    units</>, and specify it here.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM017 - Unable to display possible entries ?
    The SAP error message BM017 "Unable to display possible entries" typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve or display the list of possible entries for a field in a transaction. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the field.
    Data Not Available: There may be no data available for the field in the database, or the data may not meet the selection criteria.
    Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system, such as a problem with the database connection or a temporary system error.
    Field Configuration: The field may not be properly configured in the system, or the search help associated with the field may not be set up correctly.
    Buffer Issues: The SAP buffer may be outdated or corrupted, leading to issues in retrieving

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