How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH005 - Alternative key &1 on node &2 is not imported (disabled)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Alternative key &1 on node &2 is not imported (disabled)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH005 - Alternative key &1 on node &2 is not imported (disabled) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH005 indicates that an alternative key for a specific node in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) is not imported or is disabled. This can occur in scenarios where the BOPF configuration is not set up correctly or when there are issues with the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The alternative key may not be properly configured in the BOPF model. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration or incorrect settings.
  Disabled Alternative Key: The alternative key might be explicitly disabled in the BOPF configuration, which prevents it from being used.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the BOPF configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  Transport Issues: If the BOPF configuration was transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport that caused the alternative key to be disabled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOPF Configuration: 
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration in the SAP system and verify that the alternative key is correctly defined for the specified node.
  Ensure that the alternative key is enabled and properly mapped to the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model: 
  
  Check if there have been any recent changes to the data model that might affect the alternative key. If changes were made, ensure that they are correctly reflected in the BOPF configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-import Configuration: 
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, consider re-importing the BOPF configuration to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the BOPF processing to identify where the alternative key is being referenced and why it is not being imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOPF and alternative keys for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF (Business Object Processing Framework): A framework in SAP that allows for the creation and management of business objects, including their behavior and data access.
  Alternative Keys: These are additional keys that can be used to identify records in a business object, providing flexibility in how data is accessed and manipulated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.