How To Fix /BOBF/CONF445 - Data type &1 of alternative key &2 does not exist (BO &3, node &4)

/BOBF/CONF445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Data type &1 of alternative key &2 does not exist (BO &3, node &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF445 - Data type &1 of alternative key &2 does not exist (BO &3, node &4) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF445 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an alternative key in a Business Object (BO) within the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, the error states that a data type specified for an alternative key does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The data type specified for the alternative key does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative key may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent data type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the data type to be missing.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes to the underlying data model or the Business Object, it may have resulted in the data type being removed or renamed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review