How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET131 - Node no. &1 of field map &2 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Node no. &1 of field map &2 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET131 - Node no. &1 of field map &2 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET131 Node no. &1 of field map &2 invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Business Object Framework (BOF) when there is an issue with the field mapping configuration. This error indicates that there is a problem with a specific node in the field mapping structure, which is not recognized or is incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Node Reference: The node number specified in the error message does not exist in the field mapping definition.
  Incorrect Field Mapping Configuration: The field mapping may have been incorrectly set up, leading to references to non-existent nodes.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been changes to the underlying data structure or the field mapping configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the field mapping was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the field mapping configuration in the SAP system and verify that the node number and field map are correctly defined.
  Ensure that all nodes referenced in the mapping exist and are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Structure:
  
  Ensure that the data structure you are trying to map to has not changed. If there have been changes, update the field mapping accordingly.
  
  
  
  Recreate Field Mapping:
  
  If the mapping is corrupted or invalid, consider recreating the field mapping from scratch to ensure all nodes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Flexible Data Import or Business Object Framework for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the invalid node.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET131.