How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH034 - Duplicate action &1 detected, refactoring necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Duplicate action &1 detected, refactoring necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH034 - Duplicate action &1 detected, refactoring necessary ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH034 Duplicate action &1 detected, refactoring necessary typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP. This error indicates that there are duplicate action definitions within a BOPF business object, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Action Definitions: The error is primarily caused by having two or more actions defined with the same name within the same business object. This can happen if:
  
  The same action is mistakenly defined multiple times.
  There are conflicting definitions due to changes in the business object model.
  The action names are not unique across different contexts or versions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to refactor the business object to ensure that all action names are unique. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Actions:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the relevant business object.
  Check the action definitions and look for any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate actions, you can either rename them to ensure uniqueness or remove the unnecessary duplicates.
  Ensure that the new names are meaningful and do not conflict with existing actions.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  After making changes, check if there are any dependencies or references to the renamed actions in other parts of the application. Update those references accordingly.
  
  
  
  Activate the Business Object:
  
  Once you have made the necessary changes, activate the business object to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not affect the functionality of the business object and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on how to define and manage business objects and actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling this error.
  Development Environment: Ensure that you are working in a development environment when making changes to business objects to avoid impacting production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH034 error and ensure that your BOPF business object is correctly configured.