/BOBF/CONF161 - &1 must be of line type &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: &1 must be of line type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF161 - &1 must be of line type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF161 &1 must be of line type &2 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a mismatch in the expected line type of a data structure or entity. This error indicates that a certain field or attribute (represented by &1) is expected to be of a specific line type (represented by &2), but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The error often arises when the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure defined in the BOPF model. For example, if a table or internal table is expected to contain entries of a specific line type, but it contains entries of a different type, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the BOPF model where the line types are not correctly defined or mapped.
  Programming Error: If custom code is involved, there may be a programming error where the wrong data type is being passed to a BOPF method.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data being passed to the BOPF method. Ensure that the data structure matches the expected line type. You can do this by checking the definitions in the BOPF model.
  Review BOPF Configuration: Go to the BOPF configuration and verify that the line types are correctly defined. Ensure that the attributes and their types are correctly set up.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, use the debugger to trace where the error occurs. Check the values being passed and their types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for BOPF to understand the expected data structures and line types for the specific business object you are working with.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch such issues early and provide meaningful messages to the user.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on the Business Object Processing Framework, which can help you understand how to define and work with business objects and their attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific BOPF implementation you are using.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.