/BOBF/CONF_BCO005 - Only customizing requests are allowed

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_BCO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Only customizing requests are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_BCO005 - Only customizing requests are allowed ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_BCO005: Only customizing requests are allowed typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when you are trying to perform an operation that is restricted to customizing requests only. This error is often encountered when working with BOPF-based applications, particularly when trying to create or modify business objects or their configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Request Type: You are trying to make changes in a transport request that is not a customizing request. In SAP, customizing requests are used for configuration changes, while workbench requests are used for development changes.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the request as a customizing request.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the operation from being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that you are using a customizing transport request (usually starts with K for customizing requests) for your changes. If you are using a workbench request (usually starts with E), you will need to create a new customizing request.
  
  
  
  Create a New Customizing Request:
  
  If you are in a workbench request, create a new customizing request by going to the transaction SE09 or SE10, and then create a new request of type "Customizing".
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Check the transport layer settings in your system to ensure they are correctly configured. You can do this in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE09.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are working with specific BOPF configurations, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any additional requirements or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its configuration guidelines. SAP provides extensive documentation on BOPF that can help you understand the context of your changes.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how the TMS works in SAP can help you manage transport requests effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to BOPF and transport requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your configuration changes in SAP.