How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR116 - Error occurred when calling &1 to create a table type for structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error occurred when calling &1 to create a table type for structure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR116 - Error occurred when calling &1 to create a table type for structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR116 indicates that there was an issue when trying to create a table type for a structure in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). This error typically arises during the generation of the BOPF components, particularly when the system is unable to create a table type for a specified structure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure referenced in the error message (&2) may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the table types.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the transport layer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Verify that the structure referenced in the error message exists in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Recheck BOPF Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOPF configuration is correct and that all necessary components are properly defined.
  You can use transaction /BOBF/CONF to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Regenerate BOPF Objects:
  
  Sometimes, regenerating the BOPF objects can resolve the issue. You can do this by using transaction /BOBF/GEN to regenerate the BOPF components.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue occurred after a transport, check if all objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF generation process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  /BOBF/CONF: BOPF Configuration
  /BOBF/GEN: BOPF Generation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review the BOPF documentation for best practices and guidelines on defining structures and generating BOPF components.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.