How To Fix BO012 - Caution when entering an object number


BO012 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BO - General object number

  • Message number: 012

  • Message text: Caution when entering an object number

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered or changed a general object number.

    System Response

    The system sends an information.

    How to fix this error?

    If possible, do not use any fields to enter the general object number.
    Please note that the representation used for input of the object number
    differs from the output representation. This means that you can check
    your input only to a limited extent.
    For example, the entry 'OR000000123456' is converted to the output 'AUF
    123456'. The entry 'OR000123456' is converted to the same output.
    The entry 'AUF 123456' would be converted to 'AU F 123456'. This does
    not make any sense.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    If the current application has been developed in your company, you
    should use a field with another domain (for example, J_OBJNR) to enter
    the object number. If this is not possible, you can use the function
    module OBJECT_NUMBER_CONVERSION_SET to deactivate output conversion. In
    this case the internal and external representation is identical. The
    entry 'OR000000123456' will then be output as 'OR000000123456'.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BO012 - Caution when entering an object number ?
    The SAP error message BO012 ("Caution when entering an object number") typically occurs when there is a potential issue with the object number being entered in the system. This message serves as a warning rather than a critical error, indicating that the object number may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected data.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Object Number: The object number entered may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the context in which it is being used.
    Incorrect Format: The object number may not conform to the expected format or length.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the object associated with the number.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or data integrity issues that prevent the system from recognizing the object number.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify Object Number: Double-check the object number for accuracy. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds

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