How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT202 - BO &1, query &2: Attribute &3 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: BO &1, query &2: Attribute &3 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT202 - BO &1, query &2: Attribute &3 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT202 BO &1, query &2: Attribute &3 invalid typically indicates that there is an issue with a Business Object (BO) or a query in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications. This error suggests that the specified attribute in the query is not valid for the given Business Object.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Attribute: The attribute specified in the error message does not exist for the Business Object you are querying. This could be due to a typo, or the attribute may have been removed or renamed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The Business Object may not be properly configured to include the specified attribute. This can happen if there were recent changes to the data model or if the system was not updated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified attribute, leading to it being considered "invalid" in the context of the query.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing attributes), the query may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Validity: Verify that the attribute specified in the error message is valid for the Business Object in question. You can do this by checking the data model configuration in the SAP system.
  Update Queries: If the attribute has been changed or removed, update any queries that reference it to ensure they are using valid attributes.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object and its attributes.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes to the data model or configuration documentation to understand if the attribute was intentionally modified.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the query to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the invalid attribute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or MDG-specific transactions to investigate the Business Object and its attributes.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.