How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET168 - Output field not specified for field &1 node &2 map number &3

/BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Output field not specified for field &1 node &2 map number &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET168 - Output field not specified for field &1 node &2 map number &3 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET168 Output field not specified for field &1 node &2 map number &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object Framework (BOF) or when working with Field Data Management (FDM) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing output field specification for a particular field in a mapping configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Field: The error suggests that the mapping configuration for a specific node does not have an output field defined. This can happen if the mapping was not fully configured or if there was an oversight during the setup.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping might be incorrectly set up, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary output field for the specified input field.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or the structure of the business object, it may lead to inconsistencies in the mapping configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping