How To Fix /BOBF/CONF257 - Link to DO is stored at DO; Source attribute &1 is superfluous

/BOBF/CONF257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Link to DO is stored at DO; Source attribute &1 is superfluous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF257 - Link to DO is stored at DO; Source attribute &1 is superfluous ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF257 Link to DO is stored at DO; Source attribute &1 is superfluous typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a mismatch or redundancy in the configuration of the business object.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to link a data object (DO) to another data object using a source attribute that is not necessary or is redundant. Specifically, it suggests that the source attribute you are trying to use is already being handled by the link to the data object, making it superfluous.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Business Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the relevant business object.
  Review the attributes and associations defined for the business object.
  
  
  
  Identify Redundant Attributes:
  
  Look for the source attribute mentioned in the error message (&1). Determine if it is indeed necessary for the link you are