How To Fix DDLS255 - Association & ignored: target & currently only has limited availability

DDLS255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Association & ignored: target & currently only has limited availability

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS255 - Association & ignored: target & currently only has limited availability ?

  The SAP error message DDLS255 typically indicates that there is an issue with the association of a target object in the Data Dictionary. This error often arises when there is a problem with the availability of the target object, which may be due to various reasons such as the object being locked, not activated, or having limited availability due to transport issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Limited Availability: The target object may not be fully activated or is in a state that limits its availability (e.g., it might be in a transport request that hasn't been released).
  Locking Issues: The target object could be locked by another user or process, preventing the current operation from proceeding.
  Transport Issues: If the target object is part of a transport request that has not been imported into the system, it may not be available for associations.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the object might not be