How To Fix /BOBF/FRW_CONTRACT000 - API contract violation. See prev. exception or "Application Information"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/FRW_CONTRACT -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: API contract violation. See prev. exception or "Application Information"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/FRW_CONTRACT000 - API contract violation. See prev. exception or "Application Information" ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/FRW_CONTRACT000 API contract violation typically indicates that there is a violation of the API contract in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). This error can occur when the data being processed does not meet the expected conditions defined in the API contract for a specific business object.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being passed to the API may not meet the required constraints or conditions. This could include missing mandatory fields, incorrect data types, or values that violate business rules.
  Incorrect API Usage: The API might be called in a way that does not conform to its expected usage patterns, such as calling a method in an incorrect sequence.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOPF business object, such as missing or incorrect definitions for actions, validations, or conditions.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code that interacts with the BOPF API, it may not be handling the data correctly or may be violating the contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Exception Details: Review the "previous exception" or "Application Information" provided in the error message. This can give you more context about what specifically caused the violation.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected formats and constraints defined in the API contract.
  Review API Documentation: Consult the API documentation for the specific BOPF business object to understand the expected input and output, as well as any constraints or conditions that must be met.
  Debug Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, debug it to ensure that it is correctly interacting with the BOPF API and not violating any contracts.
  Check BOPF Configuration: Review the configuration of the BOPF business object to ensure that all actions, validations, and conditions are correctly defined.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on resolving this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its API contracts. SAP provides documentation that outlines how to work with BOPF and its business objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the API contract violation and implement a solution to resolve the error.