How To Fix DFS_MAINT_COMMON012 - Parent platform group '&1' is inactive and cannot be assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_MAINT_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Maintenance

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Parent platform group '&1' is inactive and cannot be assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_MAINT_COMMON012 - Parent platform group '&1' is inactive and cannot be assigned. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_MAINT_COMMON012 indicates that a parent platform group is inactive and cannot be assigned to a particular object or process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Data Framework or when dealing with platform groups in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Parent Platform Group: The primary cause of this error is that the specified parent platform group (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not active in the system. This could be due to:
  The platform group has been deactivated intentionally for maintenance or other reasons.
  The platform group was never activated after being created.
  There may be configuration issues or missing authorizations that prevent the platform group from being recognized as active.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Parent Platform Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code SIMG or SPRO for configuration).
  Look for the section related to platform groups and