How To Fix /BOBF/CONF424 - Please use the Eclipse-based BO editor (it will replace transaction BOBX)

/BOBF/CONF424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Please use the Eclipse-based BO editor (it will replace transaction BOBX)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF424 - Please use the Eclipse-based BO editor (it will replace transaction BOBX) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF424 indicates that the user is attempting to use the older transaction code BOBX for Business Object (BO) configuration, which is no longer supported. Instead, SAP recommends using the Eclipse-based Business Object Framework (BOF) editor for these tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs because the system is configured to restrict the use of the old transaction BOBX, which is being phased out in favor of the newer Eclipse-based tools.
  This is part of SAP's transition to modern development environments, which provide better functionality, user experience, and integration with other tools.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Eclipse-based BO Editor:
  
  Install the Eclipse IDE if you haven't already. You can download it from the official Eclipse website.
  Install the SAP Development Tools for Eclipse. This can usually be done through the Eclipse Marketplace or by downloading the appropriate plugins from SAP.
  Once you have the Eclipse IDE set up with the necessary plugins, you can access the Business Object