/BOBF/CONF_CDS078 - [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Alternative Key ROOT_KEY (view &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_CDS -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Alternative Key ROOT_KEY (view &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS078 - [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Alternative Key ROOT_KEY (view &1) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS078 [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Alternative Key ROOT_KEY (view &1) typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOBF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the Business Object or the underlying Core Data Services (CDS) view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the alternative key is not properly defined in the Business Object configuration. This could be due to missing fields or incorrect mapping in the CDS view.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) without updating the corresponding Business Object configuration, it can lead to this error.
  View Definition Issues: The CDS view referenced in the error message may not have the necessary fields defined or may not be activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the Business Object or CDS view was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Object configuration in the BOBF transaction (/BOBF/CONF).
  Verify that the alternative key is correctly defined and that all required fields are included.
  
  
  
  Review CDS View:
  
  Check the CDS view mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the fields used in the alternative key are present in the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  If there have been recent changes, ensure that all relevant objects (Business Object, CDS views, etc.) are activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are correctly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOBF framework to trace where the error is occurring. This may provide more insight into the specific cause.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOBF and CDS views for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Help Portal: Review the official SAP Help documentation for BOBF and CDS to understand the configuration requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.