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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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)

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01046 - Superior outline level missing for outline level (data record &1) ?

  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 the configuration of the outline levels in the planning model. Ensure that each outline level has a valid superior level defined.
  Update Data Records: If the data record is missing a superior outline level, you may need to update it to ensure it is correctly linked to its parent level in the hierarchy.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If there are significant issues with the hierarchy, consider rebuilding it to ensure all levels are correctly defined and linked.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring outline levels and hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BPC or IBP related transactions to access the planning models and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BOS01046 error message in your SAP environment.