How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME156 - Start of local/negative existence check by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Start of local/negative existence check by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME156 - Start of local/negative existence check by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME156 indicates that there is an issue related to the existence check of a business object in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). The message specifically states that a local or negative existence check is being initiated by a user, which may imply that the system is trying to verify whether a certain object or record exists in the database.
  Cause:
  
  User Action: The error is triggered by a user action that requires checking the existence of a business object, but the system is unable to perform this check successfully.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business object or the BOPF framework that prevent the existence check from being executed properly.
  Data Integrity: The data being checked may not exist in the database, or there may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the failure of the existence check.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the existence check on the specified business object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Input: Ensure that the user is providing the correct input parameters for the existence check. Validate that the object ID or key being checked is correct.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the business object in the BOPF framework. Ensure that the existence check is properly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Data Validation: Verify the data in the database to ensure that the records being checked actually exist. If records are missing, investigate why they are not present.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the existence check. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF framework to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP and the BOPF framework.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on the Business Object Processing Framework for more details on how existence checks are implemented and configured.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.