How To Fix FDT_CORE374 - Invalid &1 data object (&2). No name is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Invalid &1 data object (&2). No name is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE374 - Invalid &1 data object (&2). No name is set ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE374 indicates that there is an issue with a data object in the context of SAP's Form Data Management (FDM) or Flexible Data Types (FDT). The message specifically states that the data object is invalid because it does not have a name set. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with forms, data models, or custom developments involving FDT.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Name: The primary cause of this error is that a required name for a data object has not been defined. This could happen if the object was created but not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data object or the associated data model.
  Development Errors: If you are working with custom developments, there might be a coding error where the name of the data object is not being set correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the data object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been fully configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FDT or the specific form transaction) and check the configuration of the data object.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially the name field, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you are using custom code, review the logic where the data object is being created or manipulated. Ensure that the name is being set properly before the object is used.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Data Object:
  
  If the data object is corrupted or improperly configured, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FDT and the specific data object you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the data object is being created and why the name is not being set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FDT and the specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP-related discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a support contract, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FDT_CORE374 error and implement a solution to resolve it.