How To Fix /BOBF/ATF031 - Target node '&1' does not exist

/BOBF/ATF031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/ATF -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Target node '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/ATF031 - Target node '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/ATF031 Target node '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an attempt to access a node that has not been defined or does not exist in the BOPF model. This can happen during various operations, such as data retrieval, updates, or when executing specific actions that involve navigating through the BOPF structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Name: The node name specified in the operation does not match any of the defined nodes in the BOPF model.
  Model Changes: The BOPF model may have been changed (e.g., nodes added or removed) after the code was written, leading to references to non-existent nodes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOPF model, such as missing or incorrectly defined relationships between nodes.
  Data Consistency: The data being processed may not be consistent with the expected structure of the BOPF