How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_CDS117 - [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Altern. Key &1 (view &2)

/BOBF/CONF_CDS117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_CDS -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Altern. Key &1 (view &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS117 - [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Altern. Key &1 (view &2) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_CDS117 [BO sync] Cannot determine fields for Altern. Key &1 (view &2) typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOBF) when there is an issue with the configuration of alternative keys in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the fields associated with the specified alternative key for the given view.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Fields: The fields that are supposed to be part of the alternative key may not be defined in the CDS view.
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative key may not be correctly configured in the Business Object (BO) definition.
  View Definition Issues: There may be issues in the CDS view definition itself, such as syntax errors or missing annotations.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model that are not reflected in the BO configuration can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the BO or CDS view was