How To Fix /BOFU/FBI_DT004 - Node Identification Option 2: View

/BOFU/FBI_DT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FBI_DT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Node Identification Option 2: View

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/BOFU/FBI_DT004 - Details

• The SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT004 Node Identification Option 2: View typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (BOFC) or related financial reporting tools. This error can occur when there is a problem with the configuration or data retrieval process in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise from incorrect settings in the node identification configuration. This could involve the way views are defined or how data sources are linked.
  Data Integrity Problems: If the underlying data is inconsistent or missing, it can lead to issues when the system tries to identify nodes based on the specified view.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain views or data, leading to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the version of the software being used that could trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for node identification.