How To Fix OST_BSDM056 - Design object for BOL object &1-&2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Design object for BOL object &1-&2 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OST_BSDM056 - Design object for BOL object &1-&2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message OST_BSDM056 indicates that the system is unable to determine the design object for a Business Object Layer (BOL) object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's UI technologies, such as SAP Fiori or SAP UI5, where the BOL is used to manage the data model for UI applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Design Object: The design object (e.g., a UI component or a view) that corresponds to the specified BOL object is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the BOL or the associated design objects.
  Transport Issues: If the design object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Development Errors: Custom developments or modifications may have led to inconsistencies in the BOL definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Design Object Configuration:
  
  Verify that the design object for the specified BOL object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration in the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for OData services).
  
  
  
  Review BOL Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check the definitions of the BOL objects and ensure that they are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate design objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the application to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing design object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BOL object and design object to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOL and BOPF: Understanding the Business Object Layer (BOL) and Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) is crucial, as they are integral to the architecture of SAP applications.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.