How To Fix FDT_CORE480 - Used data object &1 has an inactive state, activate before simulation

FDT_CORE480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Used data object &1 has an inactive state, activate before simulation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE480 - Used data object &1 has an inactive state, activate before simulation ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE480 indicates that a data object you are trying to use in a simulation is currently in an inactive state. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Flexible Data Transfer (FDT) framework, where data objects must be active to be utilized in simulations or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Object: The data object (e.g., a data structure, field, or mapping) has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the object was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the object was not transported or activated properly.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the data object, and the version you are trying to use is inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Object:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the data object is defined (e.g., FDT or