How To Fix /PM0/ABO_BO_MESSAGE012 - Select the outer wall type

/PM0/ABO_BO_MESSAGE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABO_BO_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Select the outer wall type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABO_BO_MESSAGE012 - Select the outer wall type ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABO_BO_MESSAGE012 with the description "Select the outer wall type" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of buildings or structures in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires the user to specify an "outer wall type" for a building or structure that is being created or modified. The outer wall type is a critical piece of information that helps define the characteristics of the building, such as its material, insulation properties, and overall structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating or editing a building structure).
  
  
  Locate the Outer Wall Type Field: Look for the field labeled "Outer Wall Type" or similar in the form or screen you are working on.
  
  
  Select an Appropriate Value: Click on the