How To Fix CRM_CASE163 - Invalid BOR type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CASE - Messages for CRM Case Management

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Invalid BOR type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CASE163 - Invalid BOR type & ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CASE163, which states "Invalid BOR type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue related to Business Object Repository (BOR) types. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or manipulate a BOR type that is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect BOR Type: The BOR type specified in the transaction or program may be misspelled or not defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The BOR type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the BOR type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it to be incomplete or missing.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference a BOR type, and that type has been deleted or renamed, this error can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOR Type: Verify the BOR type being used in the transaction or program. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  
  You can check the BOR types using transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  
  
  
  Activate BOR Type: If the BOR type exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in transaction SWO1.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If the error is occurring in custom code, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct BOR type. Update the code if necessary.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the BOR type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the object or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the BOR type is part of a standard SAP application, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or updates related to that BOR type.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWO2: Business Object Repository
  SWO3: Business Object Explorer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to CRM_CASE163 or the specific BOR type you are dealing with.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_CASE163 error in SAP.