/BOBF/CONF408 - Structure &1 contains component &2 with type 'TYPE REF TO'

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Structure &1 contains component &2 with type 'TYPE REF TO'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF408 - Structure &1 contains component &2 with type 'TYPE REF TO' ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF408 indicates that there is an issue with a structure definition in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, the error states that the structure contains a component of type TYPE REF TO, which is a reference type. This is not allowed in the context where the structure is being used.
  Cause:
  
  Reference Type in Structure: The structure you are trying to use contains a component that is defined as a reference type (e.g., a reference to a class or interface). BOPF structures are expected to contain only value types (like integers, strings, etc.) and not reference types.
  Incorrect Data Model: The data model may have been incorrectly defined, leading to the inclusion of a reference type in a structure that is not designed to handle it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Modify the Structure: You need to change the definition of the structure to remove the reference type component. Replace it with a value type that is appropriate for your use case.
  
  If the reference type is necessary for your logic, consider redesigning your data model to avoid using it in the structure.
  
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model and ensure that all components of the structure are value types. This may involve changing the way you handle certain data or rethinking the relationships between objects.
  Rebuild the BOPF Object: After making changes to the structure, you may need to regenerate or rebuild the BOPF object to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for guidelines on defining structures and data models.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Review best practices for ABAP development, especially regarding data types and structures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  Additional Steps:
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, thoroughly test the BOPF object to ensure that it behaves as expected and that the error no longer occurs.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having a code review to ensure that the changes align with the overall architecture and design principles of your application.
  
  By addressing the structure definition and ensuring that it only contains value types, you should be able to resolve the error message /BOBF/CONF408.