How To Fix BOS01011 - A line with quantity/unit of measure is not possible without description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: A line with quantity/unit of measure is not possible without description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01011 - A line with quantity/unit of measure is not possible without description ?

  The SAP error message BOS01011 indicates that there is an issue with a line item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) where a quantity and unit of measure have been specified, but a description for the item is missing. This is a validation error that prevents the document from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that the line item has a quantity and unit of measure specified, but the description field is empty.
  Configuration Settings: In some SAP configurations, it may be mandatory to have a description for items that have a quantity and unit of measure.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have inadvertently skipped the description field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Add a Description: The simplest solution is to ensure that a description is provided for the line item. This can usually be done by editing the line item in the document and entering a valid description.
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in SAP to see if the requirement for a description can be adjusted based on your business needs.
  Review User Training: Ensure that users are trained to enter all required fields, including descriptions, when creating or editing documents in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of document you are working with, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, VA01 for sales orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on mandatory fields and error messages.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of line items in documents.
  
  By addressing the missing description and ensuring that all required fields are filled out, you should be able to resolve the BOS01011 error and proceed with your document processing in SAP.