How To Fix BOS01096 - Data record &1 in services: outline level has no short text


BOS01096 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

  • Message number: 096

  • Message text: Data record &1 in services: outline level has no short text

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01096 - Data record &1 in services: outline level has no short text ?
    The SAP error message BOS01096 indicates that there is a missing short text for a data record at the outline level in a service-related context. This typically occurs in the context of service management or service procurement, where the system expects a short description for a service item but cannot find one.
    
    Cause: Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the outline level service record does not have a short text defined. This can happen if the service was created without providing a description or if the description was inadvertently deleted. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incomplete entries or errors during data migration or updates.
    Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the service master data or the related settings in the SAP system.
    Solution: Check Service Master Data: Navigate to the service master data in SAP (transaction code AC03 or AC02). Locate the service

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