How To Fix BOS01097 - Entry of basic line for alt. line (&1) with (&2) missing

BOS01097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Entry of basic line for alt. line (&1) with (&2) missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01097 - Entry of basic line for alt. line (&1) with (&2) missing ?

  The SAP error message BOS01097 indicates that there is a missing entry for a basic line in an alternative line item. This typically occurs in the context of bill of materials (BOM) or production orders where alternative components or lines are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Basic Line Entry: The alternative line item you are trying to use does not have a corresponding basic line entry defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or production order that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the basic line and the alternative line.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the BOM or production order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOS01097 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM/Production Order:
  
  Go to the BOM or production order in question and verify that the