How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C026 - BO &1 node &2; PPF output agent class &3 and PPF output agent &4 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: BO &1 node &2; PPF output agent class &3 and PPF output agent &4 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C026 - BO &1 node &2; PPF output agent class &3 and PPF output agent &4 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C026 typically indicates an issue with the PPF (Post Processing Framework) configuration in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system encounters an invalid configuration related to the PPF output agent class or the PPF output agent itself.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The specified PPF output agent class or output agent is not correctly configured or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the PPF output agent may not have been done, or the agent may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incomplete settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified PPF output agent or class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the PPF configuration transaction (usually SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Post Processing Framework -> Define Output Agents).
  Verify that the output agent class and output agent specified in the error message are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Customization:
  
  Ensure that the output agent is properly assigned to the relevant application and that all necessary parameters are set.
  If the output agent is custom, check the implementation for any errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Re-import the transport if necessary or manually recreate the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PPF output agent and class.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the PPF process to identify where the error is occurring.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for application logs related to PPF processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for PPF to understand the configuration and usage of output agents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C026 error message in your SAP system.