How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT218 - BO &1: Internal error accessing application configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: BO &1: Internal error accessing application configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT218 - BO &1: Internal error accessing application configuration ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT218 BO &1: Internal error accessing application configuration typically indicates an issue with accessing the configuration settings for a Business Object (BO) in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including misconfigurations, missing objects, or issues with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The application configuration for the specified Business Object may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Missing Objects: The Business Object or its dependencies may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object or its configuration.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the underlying data may be corrupted.
  Transport Issues: If the Business Object was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the Business Object in the SAP system. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Validate Object Existence: Check if the Business Object and its dependencies exist in the system. If they are missing, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object and its configuration.
  Database Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the underlying data. You may need to consult with your database administrator for this.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the Business Object and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message.