How To Fix BOM331 - 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: 331

• 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 PRST.
INCLUDE EWB_TXT_INTERNAL_ERROR3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM331 - Error during insert: of &1 records, &2 records were updated ?

  The SAP error message BOM331 typically occurs during operations involving Bill of Materials (BOM) when there is an issue with inserting or updating records in the database. The message indicates that while attempting to insert a certain number of records, some records were successfully updated, but the operation encountered an error.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate constraints such as primary keys, foreign keys, or unique constraints in the database.
  Missing Required Fields: Some required fields may not have been populated in the BOM data.
  Locking Issues: The records being updated may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insert operation from completing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or related master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the insert operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOM331 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the data being inserted to ensure that it meets all the necessary requirements and constraints. Make sure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong during the insert operation.
  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 and update BOM records.
  Test in a Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to BOM processing for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to work with BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM processing.
  BOM Configuration: Ensure that the BOM configuration is set up correctly in the system, including the material master data and related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the BOM331 error in SAP.