How To Fix OM187 - Define string to be inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Define string to be inserted

What causes this issue?

With the aid of account operations, you can insert or delete characters
into or from all selected account keys at specific points.
o With I/<start_position>/<insert_string>, it is possible to insert
characters into the selected account keys at a certain point. For
example, with 'I/03/W1', the string 'W1' is inserted into all
selected account keys at position three.
o With D/<start_position>/<length_del_string>, it is possible to
eliminate characters from the selected account keys at certain
points. For example 'D/03/02' will cause two characters to be
deleted from all selected account keys, beginning at position three.

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?

Please enter the characters to be inserted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM187 - Define string to be inserted ?

  The SAP error message OM187 ("Define string to be inserted") typically occurs in the context of configuring the system for certain functionalities, often related to the configuration of the system's output or text elements. This error indicates that a required string or text element has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The required text strings or elements that need to be inserted into a document or output are not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the output settings or text determination procedures.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling text elements correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM187 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the text elements are defined (e.g., transaction SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE78 for SAPscript forms).
  Ensure that the required text strings are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings (e.g., transaction NACE for output types).
  Verify that the output type is correctly configured and that all necessary text elements are linked to it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  If the error is related to a specific document (like a sales order or purchase order), check the text maintenance for that document type.
  Use transaction SO10 to maintain standard texts if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments involved, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles text elements and does not reference undefined strings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the configuration related to the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript), and NACE (Output Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.