How To Fix /BOBF/CONF453 - Node component &1 used for Alternative key &2 (&3) has data type SSTRING

/BOBF/CONF453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Node component &1 used for Alternative key &2 (&3) has data type SSTRING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF453 - Node component &1 used for Alternative key &2 (&3) has data type SSTRING ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF453 indicates an issue related to the configuration of a Business Object Framework (BOF) node component in SAP. Specifically, it points out that the node component is using an alternative key with a data type of SSTRING, which is not supported in this context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Issue: The error arises because the alternative key defined for the node component is using the SSTRING data type. In the context of the Business Object Framework, certain data types are not allowed for alternative keys, and SSTRING is one of them.
  Configuration Error: This could be due to a misconfiguration in the Business Object definition where the alternative key is incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Data Type: Review the definition of the alternative key in the Business Object configuration. Change the data type from SSTRING to a supported data type, such as CHAR, NUMC, or STRING, depending on the requirements of your application.
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