How To Fix /BOBF/CONF369 - Auth. field mapping: target attribute &1 not charlike or length > 40

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Auth. field mapping: target attribute &1 not charlike or length > 40

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF369 - Auth. field mapping: target attribute &1 not charlike or length > 40 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF369 indicates an issue with the authorization field mapping in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, it states that the target attribute (denoted as &1) is either not character-like or has a length greater than 40 characters. This can occur when you are trying to map an authorization field to a target attribute that does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Character-Like Attribute: The target attribute you are trying to map to is not of a character-like data type (e.g., CHAR, STRING).
  Length Exceeds 40 Characters: The target attribute's length exceeds the maximum allowed length of 40 characters for authorization field mapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type:
  
  Verify the data type of the target attribute in the BOPF configuration. Ensure that it is a character-like type (e.g., CHAR, STRING).
  If the attribute is not character-like, consider changing the data type if possible or mapping to a different attribute that is character-like.
  
  
  
  Check Length:
  
  Review the length of the target attribute. If it exceeds 40 characters, you will need to either:
  
  Shorten the length of the target attribute to 40 characters or less.
  Use a different attribute that meets the length requirement.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Field Mapping:
  
  If necessary, adjust the authorization field mapping in the BOPF configuration to ensure that it aligns with the requirements for character-like attributes and length constraints.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the authorization checks work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF: The Business Object Processing Framework is a framework in SAP that allows for the creation and management of business objects and their associated logic.
  Authorization Field Mapping: This is a mechanism in SAP that allows you to define how authorization checks are performed based on specific fields in your business objects.
  Data Types in ABAP: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, especially those that are character-like, to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.