How To Fix FDT_CORE020 - ID &1 is initial, unknown, or it does not have the correct object type

FDT_CORE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 020

• Message text: ID &1 is initial, unknown, or it does not have the correct object type

What causes this issue?

You have tried to access an object with ID &v1&. However, the system has
detected technical problems or data inconsistencies that prevent the
system from further processing. For example, this message can occur if
the object you want to access refers to an object type that cannot be
retrieved in the database anymore.

System Response

The required action cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

You can try to analyse the problem by passing the object ID to one of
the analytical backend reports that are shipped with BRFplus. You can
start these reports by running the FDT_HELPERS report that serves as a
single point of entry for the various backend reports.
If the problem cannot be solved with the help of these reports, ask your
system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE020 - ID &1 is initial, unknown, or it does not have the correct object type ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE020 indicates that there is an issue with a specific ID (object) in the context of the SAP Fiori Design Time (FDT) framework. The message states that the ID is either initial (empty), unknown, or does not have the correct object type. This error typically arises in scenarios involving Fiori applications, especially when dealing with custom fields, annotations, or UI elements.
  Causes:
  
  Initial ID: The ID being referenced is empty or not set, which means that the system cannot find the corresponding object.
  Unknown ID: The ID does not exist in the system, possibly due to a typo or because the object has not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Object Type: The ID may refer to an object that is not of the expected type. For example, if the system expects a field but receives a different type of object (like a table or view), this error can occur.
  
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