How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON505 - Target force element & is not active. Delimitation is not allowed.

DFS_FE_COMMON505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Target force element & is not active. Delimitation is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON505 - Target force element & is not active. Delimitation is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON505 indicates that a target force element is not active, and as a result, delimitation (the process of ending a certain validity period for a data record) is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where force elements are used to manage various aspects of real estate objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Target Force Element: The primary cause of this error is that the target force element you are trying to use for delimitation is not active in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The force element not being defined or activated in the configuration.
  The force element being set to inactive status in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to force elements, which could lead to the system not recognizing the target force element as valid.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies