How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR203 - Syntax error - generation command "&1" unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Syntax error - generation command "&1" unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR203 - Syntax error - generation command "&1" unknown ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR203 with the description "Syntax error - generation command '&1' unknown" typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the generation of a BOPF business object, specifically that the system encountered an unknown command during the generation process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Command: The generation command specified in the BOPF configuration might be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The BOPF business object may not be fully configured, leading to missing commands or parameters.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the BOPF framework and the business object definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the business object was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code or configuration related to the BOPF object.
  
  Solutions:
  
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