How To Fix SDCBO117 - Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&

SDCBO117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCBO - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&

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SDCBO117 - Details

• The SAP error message SDCBO117, which states "Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Data Services when there is a problem with the metadata definition of a data flow or data model. This error indicates that a required database field name is not specified for a particular node attribute in the data flow or data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The most common cause is that a field in the data model or data flow has not been properly defined. This could be due to a missing mapping or an incomplete configuration.
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The node in question may not have the necessary attributes configured correctly, leading to the absence of a database field name.
  Changes in Source Structure: If the source database structure has changed (e.g., fields were renamed or removed), the data flow may not reflect these changes, resulting