How To Fix BOS01073 - Short text not available for outline level (table entry &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Short text not available for outline level (table entry &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01073 - Short text not available for outline level (table entry &1) ?

  The SAP error message BOS01073, which states "Short text not available for outline level (table entry &1)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Object (BO) or when dealing with hierarchical data structures, such as in the context of a Bill of Materials (BOM) or other outline structures.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a missing short text for a specific outline level or entry in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The short text for the specified entry (identified by &1) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the outline structure may not be set up correctly, leading to missing descriptions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly, resulting in missing short texts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the short text.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOS01073 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Entry: Identify the specific entry indicated by &1 in the error message. This could be a material number, BOM item, or another identifier.
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., CS01 for BOM creation, or the relevant transaction for the object you are working with).
  Locate the entry and check if the short text is missing.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate short text for that outline level.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the outline structure is correct. This may involve checking settings in customizing (SPRO) related to the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including short texts, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the short text. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the problem persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on the specific context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01, CS02, or others depending on the context of the outline structure you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BOS01073 error in your SAP system.