How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET198 - Data state value is invalid

/BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Data state value is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET198 - Data state value is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET198 Data state value is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Business Object Framework (BOF) and the Flexible Data Transfer (FDT) functionality. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data state value being processed, which is not recognized or is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data State Value: The data state value being passed to the system does not match any of the expected values defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the mapping of data states.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as missing or incorrect values.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the versions of the data model and the data being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data State Values: Verify the data state values being used in the process. Ensure that they are valid and match the expected