How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET196 - Target BO of cross BO association &1/&2/&3 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Target BO of cross BO association &1/&2/&3 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET196 - Target BO of cross BO association &1/&2/&3 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET196 indicates that there is an issue with a target Business Object (BO) in a cross Business Object association. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Object Framework, particularly when working with data models or when trying to access data across different business objects.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Target Business Object: The specified target Business Object in the cross BO association is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The target BO not being defined in the system.
  The target BO being deleted or deactivated.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the association definition.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been changed (e.g., BOs added, removed, or modified) without updating the associations accordingly, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target BO, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Target BO Definition:
  
  Verify that the target Business Object (identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3 in the error message) is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the target BO is active and not deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Cross BO Association:
  
  Go to the definition of the cross BO association and check for any discrepancies or errors in the configuration.
  Ensure that the association is correctly pointing to the valid target BO.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all associations are updated accordingly.
  Rebuild or refresh the data model if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target BO. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific Business Object Framework you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the code that triggers this error to get more insights into the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET196 error message.