How To Fix /BOBF/CONF393 - Alternative Key Field &1 does not exist in Node Persistent Structure

/BOBF/CONF393 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Alternative Key Field &1 does not exist in Node Persistent Structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF393 - Alternative Key Field &1 does not exist in Node Persistent Structure ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF393 Alternative Key Field &1 does not exist in Node Persistent Structure typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the configuration of a business object. This error indicates that the alternative key field specified in the configuration does not exist in the persistent structure of the node.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in Persistent Structure: The alternative key field specified in the BOPF configuration is not defined in the persistent structure of the node. This could happen if the field was removed or not included during the design phase.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the business object may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the defined alternative key fields and the actual fields in the persistent structure.
  Transport Issues: If the business object was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the definitions