/BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH012 - Cardinality &1 of action &2 is unknown

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cardinality &1 of action &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH012 - Cardinality &1 of action &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH012 Cardinality &1 of action &2 is unknown typically occurs in the context of Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the configuration of actions in a BOPF business object. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the cardinality (i.e., the number of instances) for a specific action defined in the BOPF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The action defined in the BOPF configuration may not have a proper cardinality defined. This can happen if the action is not correctly set up in the BOPF configuration or if there are inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata for the action may be incomplete or missing, leading to the system being unable to determine how many instances of the action can be executed.
  Changes in Business Object: If there have been recent changes to the business object or its actions, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOPF Configuration: Review the BOPF configuration for the business object in question. Ensure that the action is correctly defined and that its cardinality is specified.
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration transaction (e.g., BOPF or BOPF Configuration) and check the action settings.
  
  
  Validate Metadata: Ensure that all necessary metadata for the action is present and correctly defined. This includes checking the action's parameters and return types.
  Rebuild or Activate the Business Object: If changes were made to the business object, try to rebuild or reactivate the business object to ensure that all configurations are up to date.
  Check for Notes or Patches: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF framework to trace where the error is occurring. This may provide insights into what is causing the cardinality to be unknown.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on configuring actions and understanding cardinality.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to BOPF and the error message to find any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH012 Cardinality &1 of action &2 is unknown.