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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG187 - Context key for subject-based view &1 is missing ?

  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 context key for the specified subject-based view is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or define it.
  
  
  
  Verify View Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the subject-based view in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  If there is a typo, correct it in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including context keys, were included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the subject-based view and its context keys.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Business Context Viewer for any specific instructions or known issues regarding context keys and subject-based views.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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 effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.