How To Fix /BOBF/CONF073 - Method &1 of class &2 has not been activated (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Method &1 of class &2 has not been activated (&3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF073 - Method &1 of class &2 has not been activated (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF073 indicates that a specific method in a Business Object Framework (BOF) class has not been activated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there are issues with the configuration or activation of business object methods.
  Cause:
  
  Method Not Activated: The method specified in the error message has not been activated in the BOPF configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the BOPF configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Development Issues: Changes made in the development environment may not have been properly activated or might be incomplete.
  Missing Dependencies: The method may depend on other components or methods that are not activated or configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Method:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration transaction (usually BOPF or SE80).
  Navigate to the specific business object and locate the method that is mentioned in the error message.
  Activate the method by selecting it and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related transport requests have been imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that all changes have been saved and activated.
  Check for any syntax errors or issues in the method implementation.
  
  
  
  Dependencies:
  
  Verify that all dependencies for the method are also activated. This includes checking related classes, interfaces, and other methods that the current method may rely on.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might pertain to your version of the software.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for BOPF and the specific business object you are working with to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BOPF, SE80, and SE11 for working with business objects and their methods.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BOPF and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/CONF073 error and successfully activate the required method in your SAP system.