How To Fix /BOBF/CONF084 - Model inconsistent, cardinality &1 of association &2 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Model inconsistent, cardinality &1 of association &2 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF084 - Model inconsistent, cardinality &1 of association &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF084 Model inconsistent, cardinality &1 of association &2 unknown typically indicates an inconsistency in the Business Object Framework (BOF) model configuration. This error arises when the cardinality of an association in the model is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Model Configuration Issues: The cardinality of an association between two entities in the Business Object Model (BOM) is not properly defined. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the model configuration.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like adding or modifying associations), and the changes were not properly reflected in the model configuration, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the model was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies due to missing dependencies or incomplete transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Object Model (BOM) in the SAP system.
  Verify the associations and ensure that the cardinality is correctly defined for each association.
  Make sure that all required fields and associations are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Model:
  
  If you suspect that the model is corrupted, you can try to regenerate or rebuild the model. This can often resolve inconsistencies.
  Use transaction code /BOBF/CONF to access the configuration and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If the error started appearing after recent changes, review those changes to ensure that they were implemented correctly.
  Check for any missing associations or incorrect cardinality settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the model was transported, ensure that all related objects and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Business Object Framework for any specific guidelines or known issues related to your version.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the inconsistency is being triggered. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or the specific application logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the Business Object Framework.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Business Object Framework for best practices in model configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.