How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME800 - Message &1(&2) was issued using unknown message type (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME -

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Message &1(&2) was issued using unknown message type (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME800 - Message &1(&2) was issued using unknown message type (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME800 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Business Object Framework (BOF) in SAP. This error message suggests that a message was issued using an unknown message type, which can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or when handling messages in a custom application.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Message Type: The error is primarily caused by the system trying to process a message type that is not recognized or not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the message handling settings or the message types that are expected by the application.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly implemented, leading to the system not recognizing the message type.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it might not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Type Configuration: Verify the configuration of the message types in the relevant customizing settings. Ensure that the message type being referenced is defined and active.
  Review Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure that it is correctly handling message types and that all expected message types are defined.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the execution flow leading to the error. This can help identify where the unknown message type is being called.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Business Object Framework and message handling for any specific guidance or known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support with the details of the error message, including the parameters (&1, &2, &3) for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the relevant function modules or classes that might be involved in the message handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF documentation to understand how message types are defined and processed within the framework.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.