/BOBF/CONF313 - ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 313

• Message text: ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF313 - ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF313 ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a configuration issue related to alternative keys in a business object.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that an alternative key (identified by &1) has been configured as "not unique" in the BOPF configuration, but it is being treated as a unique key in the context of the operation being performed. This inconsistency can arise from:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative key is defined in a way that does not align with its intended use. For example, it may be defined as a non-unique key in the BOPF configuration, but the application logic expects it to be unique.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not support the uniqueness of the alternative key, leading to conflicts when the system tries to enforce uniqueness.
  Business Logic Errors: The business logic may be incorrectly assuming that the alternative key should be unique, leading to this error when it tries to access or manipulate data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the relevant business object.
  Verify the settings for the alternative key &1. Ensure that it is configured correctly as either unique or non-unique based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Configuration:
  
  If the alternative key should indeed be unique, change its configuration to reflect that.
  If it is meant to be non-unique, review the application logic to ensure it does not treat it as unique.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the underlying data model to ensure that it supports the intended uniqueness of the alternative key.
  If necessary, adjust the data model to align with the BOPF configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOPF and alternative key configurations for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on the Business Object Processing Framework, which can help you understand how to configure business objects and their keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional insights into this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support channels for assistance if the issue persists after following the above steps.
  
  By carefully reviewing the configuration and ensuring alignment between the business logic and the data model, you should be able to resolve the error message /BOBF/CONF313.