How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API028 - Attribute Bind. Source Node must be identical to Assoc. Source Node (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Attribute Bind. Source Node must be identical to Assoc. Source Node (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API028 - Attribute Bind. Source Node must be identical to Assoc. Source Node (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API028 Attribute Bind. Source Node must be identical to Assoc. Source Node (&1) typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is a mismatch in the configuration of the data model, particularly with attribute bindings and associations.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the way attributes are bound to nodes in the BOPF model. Specifically, it suggests that the source node for an attribute binding does not match the source node defined in the associated node. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The attribute binding may have been configured incorrectly, pointing to a different source node than what is defined in the association.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., nodes or associations added/removed), the bindings may not have been updated accordingly.
  Development Errors: Errors during the development process, such as incorrect coding or misconfiguration in the BOPF model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the BOPF Model:
  
  Open the BOPF model in the BOPF configuration transaction (e.g., BOPF or SE80).
  Review the nodes and associations to ensure that the attribute bindings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Attribute Bindings:
  
  Look for the specific attribute that is causing the error and check its binding configuration.
  Ensure that the source node for the attribute binding matches the source node defined in the associated node.
  
  
  
  Update the Configuration:
  
  If you find any discrepancies, update the attribute binding to point to the correct source node.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the BOPF model to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on configuring nodes, attributes, and associations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API028.