How To Fix /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW058 - OVS Output Binding: UI Structure Field not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: OVS Output Binding: UI Structure Field not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW058 - OVS Output Binding: UI Structure Field not specified ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW058 OVS Output Binding: UI Structure Field not specified typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the OVS (Object Value Selection) functionality, particularly in the context of Fiori or UI5 applications. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the output binding of a UI structure field in the OVS.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the OVS configuration is incomplete or incorrect. Specifically, it indicates that a required field in the UI structure has not been specified.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch between the fields defined in the OVS configuration and those available in the underlying data model.
  Development Issues: If custom development has been done, there may be issues in the code where the UI structure is not properly defined or bound.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OVS Configuration:
  
  Go to the OVS configuration in the SAP system (transaction code may vary based on the version).
  Ensure that all required fields are specified in the output binding section.
  Verify that the UI structure is correctly defined and that all necessary fields are included.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the underlying data model to ensure that the fields you are trying to bind in the OVS are available and correctly defined.
  Make sure that the data types and field names match between the OVS configuration and the data model.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the application to see where the binding is failing.
  Look for any custom code that might be affecting the OVS configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for OVS and UI5/Fiori applications to ensure that you are following best practices for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on OVS configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the OVS functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output binding works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Fiori/UI5 Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the OVS functionality in SAP Fiori/UI5 applications.
  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, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is a production issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW058 OVS Output Binding: UI Structure Field not specified.