How To Fix /BOBF/CUST_UI029 - Create either a transient or a persistent structure and activate it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CUST_UI -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Create either a transient or a persistent structure and activate it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CUST_UI029 - Create either a transient or a persistent structure and activate it ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CUST_UI029 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the configuration of a UI component or a business object. This error indicates that a required structure (either transient or persistent) has not been created or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Structure: The error usually arises when a necessary structure for the UI component is not defined or activated. This could be due to a missing configuration in the BOPF or a failure to create the required data model.
  Activation Issues: Even if the structure exists, it may not be activated properly, leading to this error.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the changes have not been transported or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration transaction (e.g., BOPF or SE80).
  Ensure that the business object and its associated structures are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create the Required Structure:
  
  If the structure is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the BOPF configuration by defining either a transient or a persistent structure as required by your application.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  After creating or modifying the structure, ensure that it is activated. You can do this in the BOPF configuration or by using transaction SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that all necessary transports have been moved to the target system and that the objects are activated there.
  
  
  
  Review UI Configuration:
  
  If you are using a UI5 application or Fiori elements, check the UI annotations and ensure that they are correctly pointing to the defined structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is being triggered. This can provide insights into what specific structure is missing or not activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF documentation available in the SAP Help Portal, which provides detailed information on how to configure and manage business objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums like SAP Community Network (SCN) for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/CUST_UI029 error and ensure that your BOPF structures are correctly configured and activated.