How To Fix CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1011 - Description of item &1 is ignored

CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1 -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Description of item &1 is ignored

What causes this issue?

A long text exists for the BOM item in the backend system.
Customizing for cFolders Backend Integration (transaction CFC01)
stipulates that the item text, in other words long text and short text,
is ignored during export and import.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the settings in Customizing for cFolders Backend Integration so
that long texts are taken into account. Note that this can result in the
loss of long text formatting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1011 - Description of item &1 is ignored ?

  The SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1011, which states "Description of item &1 is ignored," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing in SAP. This message indicates that the system is ignoring the description of a specific item in the BOM due to certain conditions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Type: The item in question may not be a valid BOM item type. For example, if the item is marked as a non-stock item or a service, the system may ignore its description.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the BOM or material master that dictate how descriptions are handled. If the description is not relevant for the specific item type or BOM configuration, it may be ignored.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or BOM that lead to the description being ignored.
  User Exits or Enhancements: Custom code or user exits may be affecting