How To Fix 28160 - &1: expected facet &2, found &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &1: expected facet &2, found &3

What causes this issue?

Caution: this message only affects the (provisional) use of extended
configuration concepts in the standalone Sales Configurator Engine
(SCE) and is explained in the relevant documentation. A further
description of SCE-relevant error messages will be availabe in a later
release when this function is generally available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28160 - &1: expected facet &2, found &3 ?

  The SAP error message "28160 &1: expected facet &2, found &3" typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration, particularly when dealing with Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or similar frameworks where data structures and their attributes are defined.
  Cause:
  This error indicates a mismatch between the expected data structure (facet) and the actual data structure being processed. Specifically, it means that the system was expecting a certain facet (a specific attribute or property of a data model) but found a different one instead. This can happen due to:
  
  Model Changes: If the data model has been changed (e.g., attributes added, removed, or renamed) but the application or configuration that references this model has not been updated accordingly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the application that lead to the wrong facet being referenced.
  Data Inconsistencies: Issues with the data being processed that do not conform to the expected structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model definition to ensure that the expected facets are correctly defined. Look for any recent changes that might have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that all related configurations and references in the application are updated to match the new model.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure it conforms to the expected structure. This may involve checking for missing or incorrectly formatted data.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the mismatch occurs. This can provide insights into which part of the application is causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who has experience with the specific module or framework you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error 28160. SAP frequently publishes notes that address known issues and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  Version-Specific Issues: Be aware that certain errors may be version-specific, so ensure that you are looking at information relevant to your SAP version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.