How To Fix /BOBF/TOOLS_CC081 - The target alternative key isn't defined on the specified node

/BOBF/TOOLS_CC081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TOOLS_CC -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The target alternative key isn't defined on the specified node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC081 - The target alternative key isn't defined on the specified node ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC081 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Business Object Framework (BOF) in SAP. Specifically, it suggests that the target alternative key is not defined for the specified node in the Business Object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative key that is expected to be defined for the node in the Business Object is not configured. This could happen if the key was not set up during the design phase or if it was inadvertently deleted or modified.
  Incorrect Node Reference: The node being referenced may not be correctly defined in the Business Object or may not exist.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the Business Object, it may have led to inconsistencies in the key definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Object Definition in the SAP system.
  Verify that the alternative key is defined for the specified node. If it