How To Fix FDT_BRS214 - Container error: Invalid object reference

FDT_BRS214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_BRS - BRFplus Business Rule Services

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Container error: Invalid object reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_BRS214 - Container error: Invalid object reference ?

  The SAP error message FDT_BRS214: Container error: Invalid object reference typically occurs in the context of SAP's Form Data Management (FDM) or Business Rules Framework (BRF+). This error indicates that there is an issue with the object reference in the container, which can be due to various reasons. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Reference: The object that the system is trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the BRF+ rules or FDM settings that lead to invalid references.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or corruption that lead to invalid references.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of objects, the system might be trying to reference an outdated or incorrect version.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain objects can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object