BRF242 - Non-primitive BOR key elements (&1-&2) are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Non-primitive BOR key elements (&1-&2) are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF242 - Non-primitive BOR key elements (&1-&2) are not supported ?

  The SAP error message BRF242 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Rule Framework (BRF) when trying to use non-primitive Business Object Repository (BOR) key elements in a rule. This error typically arises when the BRF is trying to process a BOR key that is not a primitive type, which is not supported.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Non-Primitive BOR Key Elements: The BOR key elements being referenced in the BRF rule are complex types (like structures or tables) rather than primitive types (like strings, integers, etc.).
  Incompatibility: The BRF framework is designed to work with primitive types for certain operations, and using non-primitive types can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRF242 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the BOR Key Elements: Review the BOR key elements being used in your BRF rules. Ensure that you are only using primitive types (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS) as keys.
  
  
  Modify the Rule: If you need to use non-primitive types, consider modifying your rule logic to avoid using these types directly. You may need to extract the necessary primitive attributes from the non-primitive structure and use those instead.
  
  
  Use Alternative Logic: If the business logic requires the use of non-primitive types, consider implementing alternative logic that does not rely on BRF for those specific cases.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for BRF to understand the limitations and supported data types. This can provide insights into how to structure your rules correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the rules to ensure that they work as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF (Business Rule Framework): A framework in SAP that allows users to define and manage business rules in a centralized manner.
  BOR (Business Object Repository): A repository in SAP that contains business objects and their associated methods and attributes.
  Primitive vs. Non-Primitive Types: Primitive types are basic data types that hold a single value, while non-primitive types can hold multiple values or complex structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in BRF and BOR configurations.