How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM066 - Long text copy has failed for BOM Item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Long text copy has failed for BOM Item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM066 - Long text copy has failed for BOM Item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM066 indicates that there was a failure in copying the long text for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item. This error typically occurs during the creation or modification of a BOM when the system attempts to copy long text associated with a BOM item but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text that is supposed to be copied may not exist in the source BOM item.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the long text.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the BOM or long text.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source BOM Item: Verify that the source BOM item has the long text defined. If it is missing, you may need to create it.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and copy long texts. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the BOM data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Manual Entry: If the long text cannot be copied automatically, consider entering it manually for the BOM item.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the failure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to work with BOMs.
  Long Text Management: Long texts in SAP are typically managed through the text management functionality, which can be accessed in various modules.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on BOM management and long text handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.