How To Fix /BCV/CFG187 - Context key for subject-based view &1 is missing


/BCV/CFG187 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /BCV/CFG -

  • Message number: 187

  • Message text: Context key for subject-based view &1 is missing

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/BCV/CFG187 - Details

  • The SAP error message /BCV/CFG187 Context key for subject-based view &1 is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Context Viewer (BCV) when there is an issue with the configuration of a subject-based view. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a required context key for the specified view, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the application.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Configuration: The context key for the specified subject-based view has not been defined in the configuration settings.
    Incorrect View Name: The view name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
    Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the context key may not have been included in the transport.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the context key or the subject-based view.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Configuration:
    
    Go to the configuration settings for the Business Context Viewer and ensure that the

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