How To Fix FDT_CORE261 - Report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE needs to be executed for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE needs to be executed for application &1

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that for application &v1&, there is no
original language maintained to be assigned to newly created BRFplus
objects. This can lead to organizational problems in the translation
workflow and therefore must be corrected.
Language-dependent texts for BRFplus objects are stored in the following
tables:
FDT_ADMN_0101/S/T: Object texts
FDT_ADMN_0114/S/T: Object documentation
FDT_CTLG_0600/S/T: Catalog node names
For BRFplus objects created by SAP that are not classified as local,
language-dependent text table entries need to be assigned both to a
development package and an original language for translation purposes.
This assignment is done via entries in tables TABDIRDEVC and CUSDVCLANG.
Normally, these table entries are written automatically when a BRFplus
object is created or changed.
In the following situations, however, the table entries in table
TABDIRDEVC need to be manually adjusted by executing report
FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE:
A customizing transport is used for change recording.
There is no development package assigned to the application.
A new development package is assigned to the application.

System Response

Depending on the current usage scenario, this error message is
classified differently with respect to its severity:
During application maintenance, a warning is shown in the UI.
During the release of a transport request, the 'before export'
processing is stopped with an error message. Additionally, a
production-relevant prio one message is shown in the Check Manager tool.

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that a development package is assigned to the application and
that the application is active. Once you have made these assignments,
start report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE for application &v1&.
Hint: In many use cases, you can avoid this error situation by observing
the following recommendations:
Use workbench requests for change recording, even for BRFplus
customizing objects.
Make sure that a development package is assigned to each application.
Do not change this assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

By default, the original language in table CUSDVCLANG is derived from
the original language that is defined in table TADIR for the
corresponding development package. If needed, the original language in
table CUSDVCLANG can be changed for a particular package via transaction
CUS_ORIGLANG.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE261 - Report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE needs to be executed for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE261 indicates that the report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE needs to be executed for a specific application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) framework, which is used for data migration and integration tasks.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the necessary table directory for the specified application is not up to date or is missing. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Changes in Application Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the application configuration or data model, the table directory may need to be refreshed.
  System Upgrade or Migration: After an upgrade or migration, certain tables or configurations may not be properly initialized.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the application was not properly set up or if there are missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to execute the report FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system.
  Execute the Report:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 (for executing reports).
  Enter the report name FDT_TABDIRDEVC_UPDATE and execute it.
  
  
  Provide Parameters: If prompted, provide the necessary parameters, such as the application name (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Run the Report: Execute the report and wait for it to complete. This will update the table directory for the specified application.
  Check for Errors: After running the report, check if there are any errors or messages that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the Flexible Data Import framework for more details on how to manage applications and data imports.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related transaction codes that may assist in data management, such as FDT (Flexible Data Transfer) related transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists after executing the report, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance. They may need to investigate the underlying configuration or data issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_CORE261 error and ensure that the application is properly configured for data operations.