How To Fix /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM104 - BO '&1' or BO Node '&2' of Status Schema '&3' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: BO '&1' or BO Node '&2' of Status Schema '&3' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM104 - BO '&1' or BO Node '&2' of Status Schema '&3' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM104 indicates that a specific Business Object (BO) or a node within a Business Object's status schema does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Objects or SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to find the specified Business Object or its associated components.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Object: The Business Object (BO) or the node specified in the error message may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the status schema or the Business Object definition.
  Transport Issues: If the Business Object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Naming Issues: There could be a typo or naming mismatch in the Business Object or node names.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified Business Object or node.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the Business Object and the specified node exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate tools in SAP.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the Business Object and its status schema to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary components were included in the transport request and that they were imported successfully.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the names used in the error message match exactly with the names defined in the system, paying attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object and its nodes. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Recreate Missing Components: If the Business Object or node is confirmed to be missing, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Business Objects and Workflow to understand the structure and requirements for Business Objects and their status schemas.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.