How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH011 - Target of association &1 on node &2 inconsistent or missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Target of association &1 on node &2 inconsistent or missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH011 - Target of association &1 on node &2 inconsistent or missing ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH011 indicates that there is an inconsistency or a missing target of an association in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). This typically occurs when the system is trying to fetch data related to a specific node, but the expected association is not properly defined or the data is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The target entity that the association points to may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The association may not be correctly defined in the BOPF configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as orphaned records or broken relationships.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the associated data.
  Transport Issues: If the BOPF configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify that the target entity exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database table directly.
  Review BOPF Configuration: Check the BOPF configuration for the node and the association. Ensure that the association is correctly defined and that the target node is properly configured.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any orphaned records or broken relationships. You may need to clean up the data if inconsistencies are found.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the associated data. You can check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF logic to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on BOPF to understand how associations and nodes are defined and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /BOBF/CONF to access BOPF configuration and /BOBF/TRACE for tracing BOPF calls.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH011 error message.