How To Fix DC1208 - Object &1 requires an identifying label

DC1208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DC1 - BDT-DC Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Object &1 requires an identifying label

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DC1208 - Object &1 requires an identifying label ?

  The SAP error message DC1208, which states "Object &1 requires an identifying label," typically occurs in the context of data collection or when working with certain objects in SAP that require a unique identifier or label for proper processing. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Data Collection (DC) or related modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an object (denoted by &1 in the message) is being processed, but it lacks a required identifying label. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Label: The object has not been assigned a unique identifier or label.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the object type.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the required label.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DC1208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the object in question is correctly configured