How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH037 - Duplicate query &1 detected, refactoring necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 037

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH037 - Duplicate query &1 detected, refactoring necessary ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH037 Duplicate query &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 queries defined in the BOPF configuration for a specific business object, which can lead to ambiguity and conflicts when the system tries to execute these queries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Queries: The primary cause of this error is the presence of two or more queries with the same name or identifier in the BOPF configuration for a business object.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration or changes made to the BOPF model that were not properly managed.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might lead to duplicates if the same queries were already present.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the relevant business object and check the queries defined. Look for any duplicates in the query names or identifiers.
  You can use transaction codes like BOBF or SE80 to navigate to the BOPF configuration.
  
  
  
  Refactor Queries:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, you need to refactor the queries. This can involve renaming one of the duplicate queries or consolidating their logic if they serve the same purpose.
  Ensure that each query has a unique identifier to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, test the business object to ensure that the error is resolved and that the queries function as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the updated configuration is properly transported to other environments (e.g., quality assurance, production) without introducing duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its configuration guidelines. SAP provides documentation that can help you understand how to manage business objects and their queries effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling BOPF configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH037 error and ensure that your BOPF configuration is clean and functional.