How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_CDS055 - [BO check] Element &3 is no DB field, no storage (view &1, table &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_CDS -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: [BO check] Element &3 is no DB field, no storage (view &1, table &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS055 - [BO check] Element &3 is no DB field, no storage (view &1, table &2) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS055 [BO check] Element &3 is no DB field, no storage (view &1, table &2) typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOF) and Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a Business Object (BO) or a CDS view where a specific element (field) is not recognized as a database field or does not have a corresponding storage element.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Issue: The element specified in the error message (&3) is not defined as a database field in the underlying table or view (&2).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the Business Object and the underlying database structure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  View Definition: The CDS view (&1) may not include the necessary fields or may have been incorrectly defined.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., renaming fields, changing data types) that have not been reflected in the Business Object or CDS view definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field (&3) is correctly defined in the underlying database table (&2). Ensure that it exists and is correctly typed.
  Update Business Object: If the field is missing or incorrectly defined, update the Business Object definition to include the correct field mapping.
  Review CDS View: Check the CDS view definition to ensure that it includes the necessary fields and that they are correctly mapped to the underlying database fields.
  Regenerate Objects: After making changes, regenerate the Business Object and any related artifacts to ensure that the changes are applied.
  Transport Changes: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Builder) to check the definitions of tables, views, and Business Objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on similar error messages.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the Business Object Framework and Core Data Services for best practices in defining and managing Business Objects and CDS views.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.