How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT212 - BO &1: Internal error, inconsistency for long texts between BO and DO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: BO &1: Internal error, inconsistency for long texts between BO and DO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT212 - BO &1: Internal error, inconsistency for long texts between BO and DO ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT212 BO &1: Internal error, inconsistency for long texts between BO and DO typically indicates an inconsistency between the Business Object (BO) and the Data Object (DO) regarding long texts. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with custom developments or specific configurations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Long Texts: The error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the long text data between the Business Object and the Data Object. This could be due to:
  
  Missing long text entries in either the BO or DO.
  Corrupted or improperly formatted long text data.
  Changes made to the structure of the BO or DO that were not properly synchronized.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might not be handling long texts correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the objects were transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Texts: Verify the long text entries for both the Business Object and the Data Object. Ensure that they are consistent and that all required long texts are present.
  
  
  Recreate Long Texts: If you find that long texts are missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate them. This can often be done through the relevant transaction codes or by using the appropriate function modules.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the relevant code to identify where the inconsistency is occurring. This may involve checking the logic that retrieves or processes long texts.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles long texts. Look for any assumptions made about the structure or existence of long texts.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Business Object and Data Object to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for handling long texts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the Business Object and Data Object you are working with. Common transaction codes include SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message.