How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_CDS096 - [BO check] ETag defined on a non-root entity does not have any effect

/BOBF/CONF_CDS096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_CDS -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: [BO check] ETag defined on a non-root entity does not have any effect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS096 - [BO check] ETag defined on a non-root entity does not have any effect ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS096 [BO check] ETag defined on a non-root entity does not have any effect typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOF) and Core Data Services (CDS) in SAP. This error indicates that an ETag (Entity Tag) has been defined on a non-root entity in a Business Object, which is not valid because ETags are only applicable to root entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  ETag Misconfiguration: The ETag is intended to manage concurrency and versioning for entities. If it is defined on a non-root entity, it will not function as expected because ETags are meant to be used at the root level of the Business Object.
  Model Design Issue: The Business Object model may have been designed incorrectly, where the ETag was mistakenly applied to a child or non-root entity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Business Object Model: Check the definition of the Business Object and identify where the ETag has been defined. Ensure