How To Fix BOS01079 - Entry of supplementary status not allowed; only possible for suppl. line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Entry of supplementary status not allowed; only possible for suppl. line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01079 - Entry of supplementary status not allowed; only possible for suppl. line ?

  The SAP error message BOS01079 indicates that there is an issue with the entry of a supplementary status in a business operation. This error typically arises when a user attempts to enter a supplementary status for a line item that is not designated as a supplementary line. 
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Line Type: The line item you are trying to update does not have the appropriate status or is not marked as a supplementary line. Supplementary statuses can only be assigned to specific line types that are configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow supplementary statuses for the line item in question.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the line item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOS01079 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Type: Verify that the line item you are trying to update is indeed a supplementary line. You can do this by checking the configuration or the properties of the line item in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, ensure that the line types are correctly set up to allow supplementary statuses. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the line item. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on supplementary statuses and line item configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing).
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) for more context on supplementary statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.