How To Fix OST_BSDM028 - Data type &1 does not have a corresponding design name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OST_BSDM - Web Service BOL Service Data Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Data type &1 does not have a corresponding design name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OST_BSDM028 - Data type &1 does not have a corresponding design name ?

  The SAP error message OST_BSDM028 indicates that there is a data type in your system that does not have a corresponding design name. This typically occurs in the context of Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or when working with Business Data Management (BDM) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Design Name: The data type referenced in the error message is not properly defined in the system, meaning that it lacks a corresponding design name in the metadata.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the business object that is supposed to use this data type.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Custom Development: If the data type is part of a custom development, it may not have been fully implemented or registered in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type Definition: Verify that the data type exists in the system and has a corresponding design name. You can do this by checking the relevant data model or business object in the SAP GUI.
  Update Metadata: If the design name is missing, you may need to update the metadata for the data type. This can involve creating or modifying the data type in the relevant development environment.
  Transport Corrections: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Rebuild or Activate: Sometimes, simply rebuilding or reactivating the business object or data model can resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data type or business object to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing design name.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BOPF and BDM to understand how data types and design names are managed within the framework.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.