How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API053 - Source Attributes are missing. Please check Persistent Structure (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Source Attributes are missing. Please check Persistent Structure (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API053 - Source Attributes are missing. Please check Persistent Structure (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API053 Source Attributes are missing. Please check Persistent Structure (&1) typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Framework (BOF) in SAP, particularly when dealing with configuration models or business object definitions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary source attributes in the specified persistent structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attributes: The persistent structure defined in the configuration model does not contain the attributes that are expected by the business object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the business object may not be aligned with the underlying data model, leading to discrepancies.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused some attributes to be lost or not properly defined.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in database tables or structures) that are not reflected in the business object configuration can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Persistent Structure: Verify the persistent structure specified in the error message. Ensure that all required attributes are defined in this structure.
  Update Configuration: If attributes are missing, update the configuration of the business object to include the necessary attributes. This may involve modifying the data model or the business object definition.
  Re-transport Configuration: If the issue arose after a transport, consider re-transporting the configuration or manually adjusting it in the target system.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the business object and its associated structures to identify any discrepancies.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the relevant code to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing attributes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the persistent structure and BOBF (Business Object Framework) to manage business objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Object Framework to understand the configuration and structure requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.