How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS428 - Data object missing for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Data object missing for &1

What causes this issue?

You have tried to update the container of the current BRFplus action
object. However, the system was unable to generate a corresponding data
object for container element &v1&.

System Response

The object cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Check if there are further error messages. In many cases, such
additional error messages contain the information needed to understand
why the error occurred and what can be done to fix it. If no such
messages are available, contact SAP for further investigation of the
issue.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS428 - Data object missing for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS428 indicates that there is a missing data object for the specified variable or field in the context of using the SAP Fiori Data Transformation (FDT) framework. This error typically arises when a data object that is expected to be present in the data model or transformation logic is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Object: The data object referenced by the variable &1 is not defined in the data model or is not available in the context where it is being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data transformation logic or the data model that leads to the absence of the required data object.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying data structure, it may have resulted in the removal or renaming of the data object.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or related objects were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Model: Verify that the data object referenced by &1 is correctly defined in the data model. Ensure that it exists and is properly configured.
  Review Transformation Logic: Examine the transformation logic where the error occurs. Ensure that all required data objects are included and correctly referenced.
  Update References: If the data object has been renamed or removed, update the references in the transformation logic to point to the correct object.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the missing data object is being referenced. This can help pinpoint the exact location of the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FDT framework for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the FDT framework and this specific error message.
  Fiori Data Transformation Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori Data Transformation to understand the expected data model and configuration requirements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.