How To Fix FDT_CORE185 - Local applications can only be assigned to a local package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Local applications can only be assigned to a local package

What causes this issue?

You try to set a non-local package for a local BRFplus application.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only set a local package, starting with '$' in its name. If you
leave the package empty, the default local package $TMP is used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE185 - Local applications can only be assigned to a local package ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE185 indicates that you are trying to assign a local application to a package that is not a local package. In SAP, local applications are typically meant to be developed and used within a specific development environment and cannot be assigned to global or transportable packages.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to assign a local application (like a form or a UI element) to a package that is not designated as a local package.
  The system enforces that local applications must be contained within local packages to ensure they are not transported to other systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Verify the package to which you are trying to assign the local application. Ensure that it is indeed a local package.
  
  
  
  Create a Local Package:
  
  If you do not have a local package, you can create one. In the SAP GUI, navigate to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE21 (Package Builder) and create a new package with the following attributes:
  
  Package Type: Local
  Package Name: Choose a name that follows your naming conventions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign the Application:
  
  Once you have a local package, go back to the application you were trying to assign and reassign it to the newly created local package.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and assign objects to packages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the package types or how to create a local package, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Local Packages: These are packages that are not intended for transport to other systems. They are typically used for development purposes within a single system.
  Transport Packages: These are packages that can be transported between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance to production).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_CORE185 error and successfully assign your local application to a local package.