How To Fix /BOBF/CONF313 - ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique

/BOBF/CONF313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 313

• Message text: ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF313 - ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF313 ESI alt.key &1 shall not be configured as not-unique typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a configuration issue related to alternative keys in a business object.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that an alternative key (identified by &1) has been configured as "not unique" in the BOPF configuration, but it is being treated as a unique key in the context of the operation being performed. This inconsistency can arise from:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative key is defined in a way that does not align with its intended use. For example, it may be defined as a non-unique key in the BOPF configuration, but the application logic expects it to be unique.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not support the uniqueness of the alternative key, leading to conflicts when the system tries to enforce uniqueness.
  Business Logic Errors: The business