How To Fix FDT_CORE445 - Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 not bound: switch &3 (&4) is off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 not bound: switch &3 (&4) is off

What causes this issue?

You have established a binding relationship between the current
structure data object and DDIC structure &v2&. The system has detected
that an additional component (&v1&) is currently not available in the
DDIC structure because switch &v3& is turned off.

System Response

You may keep the binding relationship, but component &v1& will not be
available in the BRFplus structure.

How to fix this error?

To make component &v1& available in the BRFplus structure, turn switch
&v3& on and refresh the binding.

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_CORE445 - Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 not bound: switch &3 (&4) is off ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE445 indicates that a component of a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure is not bound due to a specific switch being turned off. This error typically arises in the context of using the SAP Fiori Design Time (FDT) or when working with data binding in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Switch Configuration: The switch mentioned in the error message is likely a feature toggle that controls the availability of certain functionalities in the application. If the switch is turned off, the system will not bind the specified component of the DDIC structure.
  
  
  Component Not Active: The component of the DDIC structure may not be active or properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or bind the specified component.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Switch Status:
  
  Use transaction code SFW5 to check the status of the switch mentioned in the error message. If it is off, you may need to turn it on if it is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Activate the Component:
  
  Ensure that the component of the DDIC structure is properly defined and activated. You can check this in the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the components involved. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other components or settings may depend on the switch being on. Review any related documentation or configuration settings that might affect the binding.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the binding fails and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFW5: Switch Framework for managing feature toggles.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking the structure definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori and FDT for more insights into data binding and switch management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FDT_CORE445 error and implement a suitable solution.