How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API012 - The name &1 refers to an object with wrong object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The name &1 refers to an object with wrong object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API012 - The name &1 refers to an object with wrong object type ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API012 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected object type and the actual object type being referenced in your Business Object Framework (BOF) configuration. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate an object that does not match the expected type defined in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object name you are referencing does not correspond to the expected object type. For example, you might be trying to use a Business Object (BO) where a different type of object (like a node or an attribute) is expected.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Business Object or the associated nodes and attributes.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as renaming or deleting objects, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Development Errors: If you are developing custom logic or enhancements, there may be