How To Fix /BOFU/CDO_HANDLING013 - Business Object &1: Change Document Class not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/CDO_HANDLING -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Business Object &1: Change Document Class not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/CDO_HANDLING013 - Business Object &1: Change Document Class not specified ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/CDO_HANDLING013 indicates that a change document class has not been specified for a particular business object. This error typically arises in scenarios where change documents are expected to be created or processed, but the necessary configuration for the change document class is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The change document class for the specified business object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Business Object: The business object being referenced may not be correctly set up to handle change documents.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the change document class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Change Document Class:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Check if the change document class for the specific business object is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new change document class and link it to the business object.
  
  
  
  Check Business Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business object is correctly configured to use change documents.
  Verify that the necessary settings are in place for the business object in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify change document classes.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object and change document handling to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the configuration is failing or if there are any other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Document Objects: Change documents are used in SAP to track changes made to data records. They are essential for auditing and tracking purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDO for managing change document objects and SCDO for viewing existing change documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring change document classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the change document class is properly specified for the business object in question.