How To Fix BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN016 - Attribute &1 of design object &2 is different from BOL attribute &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN - Messages for DESIGN

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Attribute &1 of design object &2 is different from BOL attribute &3

What causes this issue?

The &V1& design object attribute is different from the &V3&
<DS:GLOS.481317F4B74C429BE10000000A421948>business object layer</> (BOL)
attribute that is contained in the design object attribute definition.
If the design object attribute is using the same BOL object as the
<DS:GLOS.4837120770E3429AE10000000A421948>design object</>, the
attribute name must be identical.

System Response

The &V2& design object contains an error.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of the &V2& design object with regards to the
&V1& attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN016 - Attribute &1 of design object &2 is different from BOL attribute &3 ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN016 indicates a mismatch between an attribute defined in a design object and the corresponding attribute in the Business Object Layer (BOL). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, where the design and business logic layers need to be in sync.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Attribute Mismatch: The attribute defined in the design object (e.g., a Web Dynpro component) does not match the corresponding attribute in the BOL. This could be due to:
  
  Changes made to the BOL that were not reflected in the design object.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping between the design object and the BOL.
  Deletion or renaming of attributes in either the design object or the BOL.
  
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the design object or BOL, it is possible that the version being referenced is outdated or incorrect.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the design object and BOL were transported separately, they may not be in sync.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definitions:
  
  Verify the attribute definitions in both the design object and the BOL. Ensure that they match in terms of name, type, and any other relevant properties.
  
  
  
  Update Design Object:
  
  If changes were made to the BOL, update the design object to reflect these changes. This may involve regenerating the design object or manually updating the attributes.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check in the Web Dynpro component to identify any discrepancies between the design and BOL.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Application:
  
  Sometimes, rebuilding the application or reactivating the components can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  Ensure that the transport of the design object and BOL is done correctly and that they are in sync across different environments (development, testing, production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Web Dynpro framework and its architecture, especially the relationship between the design layer and the BOL.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  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 cause of the BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN016 error in your SAP environment.