How To Fix /BOBF/CONF027 - Association is not maintained for node &1 as &2 node for &3 &4

/BOBF/CONF027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Association is not maintained for node &1 as &2 node for &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF027 - Association is not maintained for node &1 as &2 node for &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF027 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of associations in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, it means that an association is not maintained for a particular node in the BOPF model.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Association: The association between the specified nodes is not defined in the BOPF configuration.
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The node configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to establish the required relationship.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or BOPF configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Usage: The application logic may be trying to access a node or association that is not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration in the SAP system (transaction code BOPF).
  Verify that the association for the specified node