How To Fix /BOBF/CONF012 - Business object &1 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Business object &1 not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF012 - Business object &1 not active ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF012 Business object &1 not active typically indicates that a specific business object in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) is not active. This can occur for various reasons, such as the business object not being properly configured, not being activated in the system, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Cause:
  
  Business Object Not Activated: The business object you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing dependencies related to the business object.
  Transport Issues: If the business object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the business object may not have been fully developed or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Business Object:
  
  Go to the transaction code BOBF (Business Object Framework).
  In the BOPF configuration, check if the business object is listed and whether it is active.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the business object are in place.
  Review the business object’s settings and dependencies to ensure everything is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the business object was transported, ensure that all related objects and dependencies were also transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Development and Testing:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that the business object is fully developed and activated.
  Test the business object in a development or quality assurance environment before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BOBF: Business Object Framework
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check the business object definition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the business object in question.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business object is active and functioning as expected.