How To Fix /BOBF/ATF162 - Host reference is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/ATF -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Host reference is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/ATF162 - Host reference is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/ATF162 Host reference is not maintained typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the business object or its associated data model. This error indicates that a required host reference (which is a reference to another object or entity) has not been properly maintained or configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Host Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the host reference for a business object is not defined in the configuration. This could happen if the business object was not set up correctly or if there were changes made to the data model that were not reflected in the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration of the business object or its associations is incorrect, it may lead to this error. This can include issues with the relationships between objects or missing entries in the relevant