How To Fix /BOBF/TOOLS_CC079 - Source and target alternative key are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TOOLS_CC -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Source and target alternative key are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC079 - Source and target alternative key are identical ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC079 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of alternative keys in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, this error occurs when the source and target alternative keys are identical, which is not allowed in the BOPF framework.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Key Definition: You may have defined an alternative key in the BOPF configuration where the source key and target key are the same. This can happen if you mistakenly set the same field as both the source and target key.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be a misconfiguration in the BOPF object where the alternative keys are not set up correctly, leading to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the relevant business object.
  Review the alternative key definitions to ensure that the source and target keys are not identical.
  
  
  
  Modify Alternative Key:
  
  If you find that the source and target keys are indeed the same, modify the configuration to ensure that they are different. You may need to create a new key or adjust the existing keys to meet the requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate systems (e.g., quality assurance, production) after testing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the BOPF object to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on configuring alternative keys and understanding the framework.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the configuration might be going wrong.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/TOOLS_CC079 error and ensure that your BOPF configuration is set up correctly.