How To Fix /PLMI/PRT_BO001 - Specified ID invalid; ID must not contain only numbers

/PLMI/PRT_BO001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PRT_BO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specified ID invalid; ID must not contain only numbers

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/PLMI/PRT_BO001 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO001 indicates that the specified ID is invalid because it contains only numeric characters. This error typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with business objects or master data that require a specific format for IDs.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an ID (such as a business object ID, equipment ID, or any other identifier) is entered that consists solely of numbers. SAP has certain validation rules that require IDs to contain a mix of alphanumeric characters or specific formats, and IDs that are purely numeric do not meet these criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Modify the ID: Change the ID you are trying to use so that it includes at least one alphabetic character. For example, instead of using 12345, you could use ID12345 or A12345.
  
  
  Check ID Format Requirements: