How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API055 - Source Attribute has to be 'KEY' (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Source Attribute has to be 'KEY' (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API055 - Source Attribute has to be 'KEY' (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API055 Source Attribute has to be 'KEY' (&1) typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the configuration of a business object, particularly regarding the attributes defined in the model.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a source attribute in the BOPF configuration is expected to be a key attribute, but it is not defined as such. In BOPF, key attributes are essential for uniquely identifying instances of a business object. If a source attribute is not marked as a key, the framework cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the attribute in question is correctly defined as a key attribute in the BOPF configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration transaction (e.g., BOPF or SE80 for the relevant business object).
  
  
  
  Identify the Business Object:
  
  Locate the business object that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Check the Attributes:
  
  Review the attributes defined for the business object. Look for the attribute mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  
  
  
  Modify the Attribute:
  
  If the attribute is not marked as a key, you need to change its properties:
  
  Select the attribute and check its properties.
  Set the attribute as a key attribute if it is supposed to uniquely identify instances of the business object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the business object configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Execute the process that was causing the error to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its configuration guidelines. SAP provides documentation that can help you understand how to define business objects, attributes, and their relationships.
  Key Attributes: Understand the role of key attributes in BOPF. They are crucial for the identification and retrieval of business object instances.
  Debugging: If the error persists after making changes, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify any other potential issues in the configuration or logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your BOPF configuration is set up correctly.