How To Fix FDT_CORE446 - Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 is controlled by switch &3 (&4)

FDT_CORE446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 is controlled by switch &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

The system has detected that in the bound DDIC structure &v2&, the
availability of component &v1& is controlled by switch &v3&. At current,
the switch is turned on so that component &v1& is available.

System Response

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?

If it is crucial for your application that component &v1& is always
available, you may consider setting up a separate structure with the
same elements as in structure &v2&, but without a dependency on switch
settings.
You should ensure that all BRFplus functions using structure &v2& can be
called only if switch &v3& is on. Otherwise, it could happen that
initial data is passed and processed for component &v1& by accident.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE446 - Component &1 of DDIC structure &2 is controlled by switch &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE446 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure in the context of Field Data Management (FDM) or similar functionalities. This error message suggests that a specific component of a DDIC structure is controlled by a switch, which may affect its behavior or availability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Switch Control: The component of the DDIC structure is controlled by a specific switch, which may be turned off or not configured correctly. This can lead to the component being unavailable for use in certain contexts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the switch or the DDIC structure itself.
  Versioning or Compatibility: The error may arise if there are versioning issues or if the system is not compatible with the expected configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Switch Status: Verify the status of the switch mentioned in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the