How To Fix BOM311 - Error during insert: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Error during insert: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE EWB_TXT_INTERNAL_ERROR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Cause is an error during insert of table STPO.
INCLUDE EWB_TXT_INTERNAL_ERROR3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM311 - Error during insert: of &1 records, &2 records were updated ?

  The SAP error message BOM311 typically occurs during the processing of Bill of Materials (BOM) data. This error indicates that there was an issue while trying to insert records into the BOM table, where a certain number of records were intended to be inserted, but only a subset of them were successfully updated.
  Cause:
  The BOM311 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  Missing Required Fields: Some required fields in the BOM data may not be populated, leading to a failure in the insert operation.
  Locking Issues: The records being updated may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insert from completing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the BOM or related modules that are not set correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the insert operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOM311 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the data being inserted to ensure that it meets all integrity constraints and that all required fields are populated.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the records you are trying to update. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other transaction to complete or resolve the lock.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to insert BOM records.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to BOMs in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Test with Sample Data: Try inserting a smaller set of data or a sample BOM to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to work with BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to BOM management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.