How To Fix /BOBF/CONF131 - Persistency mapping field &1 of node &2 does not exist on database &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Persistency mapping field &1 of node &2 does not exist on database &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF131 - Persistency mapping field &1 of node &2 does not exist on database &3 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF131 Persistency mapping field &1 of node &2 does not exist on database &3 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a mismatch between the data model defined in the BOPF and the underlying database schema.
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) is defined in the BOPF node (&2), but it does not exist in the database table (&3) that is supposed to store the data for that node.
  Database Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (like adding or removing fields) without corresponding updates to the BOPF configuration, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the BOPF configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the database schema was not updated accordingly, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Activation Issues: Sometimes, the BOPF configuration may not be activated properly, leading to discrepancies between the BOPF definition and the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Schema: Verify that the database table (&3) contains the field (&1) as expected. If it does not exist, you may need to add it to the database schema.
  Update BOPF Configuration: If the field has been removed or renamed in the database, update the BOPF configuration to reflect these changes. This may involve modifying the BOPF model in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction BOBF).
  Re-activate BOPF: After making changes, ensure that the BOPF configuration is activated. You can do this in the BOPF transaction.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects (both BOPF and database changes) were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Database Migration: If the database schema has changed significantly, consider running any necessary migration scripts to align the database with the BOPF model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on how to configure and manage business objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BOBF (BOPF Configuration) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking database tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOPF and database inconsistencies.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF logic to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your BOPF configuration is in sync with the underlying database schema.