How To Fix /BOBF/CONF201 - Class &1 must only be used in &2 validations

/BOBF/CONF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Class &1 must only be used in &2 validations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF201 - Class &1 must only be used in &2 validations ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF201 Class &1 must only be used in &2 validations typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOF) validations in SAP. This error indicates that a specific class (denoted by &1) is being used in a validation context that is not allowed or expected (denoted by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Validation Context: The class specified in the error message is being used in a validation scenario that does not support it. For example, a class designed for a certain type of validation (like "Create" or "Update") is being incorrectly applied in another context (like "Delete").
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Business Object Framework settings or in the validation rules defined for the business object.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom validations or enhancements, they might be incorrectly implemented, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validation Context: Review the validation context where the error occurs. Ensure that