How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_P305 - Reference BIC substituted by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_P -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Reference BIC substituted by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_P305 - Reference BIC substituted by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_P305 Reference BIC substituted by &1 typically relates to issues with Business Integration Components (BIC) in the context of SAP's Event Handling or similar functionalities. This message indicates that a reference BIC was not found or could not be used, and as a result, the system has substituted it with another BIC represented by &1.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect BIC: The original BIC that was supposed to be referenced may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not being able to find the expected BIC.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the BICs may not be set up correctly, leading to the system defaulting to a different BIC.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the original BIC.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BIC Configuration: Verify that the BIC referenced in the process is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that it exists and is active.
  Review Data: Look for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This includes checking for typos or incorrect entries in the BIC references.
  Update References: If the original BIC is no longer valid, update the references in your configuration or data to point to the correct BIC.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BIC. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BICs and event handling for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BICs and event handling.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the BIC definitions and their configurations.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the process to see where the substitution is happening and gather more context about the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.