How To Fix BOS01046 - Superior outline level missing for outline level (data record &1)


BOS01046 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

  • Message number: 046

  • Message text: Superior outline level missing for outline level (data record &1)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The outline level has not been assigned to a superior outline level in
    the hierarchy.

    System Response

    The document cannot be created, because there are inconsistencies in
    the specification of the outline.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the value of field HI_LINE_NO for the data record &V1& in the
    <LS>services</> communication structure. The value must be the same as
    that specified in the LINE_NO field of the higher-level hierarchy.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BOS01046 - Details

  • The SAP error message BOS01046 indicates that there is a missing superior outline level for a specific outline level in a planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), where hierarchical structures are used for planning purposes.
    
    Cause: Missing Hierarchical Structure: The outline level that is being referenced does not have a defined superior level in the hierarchy. This can happen if the hierarchy was not set up correctly or if there are changes in the structure that were not properly reflected in the system. Data Record Issues: The specific data record mentioned in the error message may have been incorrectly configured or may not have been assigned to a valid superior outline level. Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning model or the data model that lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
    Solution: Check Hierarchy Configuration: Review

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