How To Fix /BOBF/FRW_COMMON130 - *** Cardinality of associations *****************************************

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/FRW_COMMON -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: *** Cardinality of associations *****************************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/FRW_COMMON130 - *** Cardinality of associations ***************************************** ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/FRW_COMMON130 related to "Cardinality of associations" typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the cardinality defined for associations between business objects. Cardinality defines the number of instances of one entity that can or must be associated with instances of another entity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Cardinality Definition: The cardinality defined in the BOPF model for associations between business objects may not match the actual data or the intended design. For example, if an association is defined as one-to-many but the data suggests a one-to-one relationship, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that violate the defined cardinality. For instance, if a child object is expected to have a parent but does not, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the BOPF model (like changing the cardinality of an association) without proper adjustments in the data or related configurations, this error can arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cardinality Definitions: Check the cardinality settings in the BOPF model for the associations in question. Ensure that they accurately reflect the intended relationships between the business objects.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the database to ensure that it adheres to the defined cardinality. Look for orphaned records or records that do not comply with the expected relationships.
  
  
  Adjust Model or Data: Depending on the findings from the previous steps, you may need to either adjust the BOPF model to match the data or clean up the data to comply with the model.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the business object to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the associations work as intended.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOPF and cardinality issues for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on the Business Object Processing Framework, which can be helpful in understanding how to define and manage associations and cardinalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP community forums or SAP support for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.