How To Fix FDT_HANA191 - No database fields have been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HANA - BRFplus: HANA Integration

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No database fields have been defined

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that for the current dynamic database view, no
database fields have been defined yet. This means that a part of the
object definition is missing. With no database fields defined, the
object cannot be used as it is unclear which data it should provide.

System Response

The object cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that at least one field is defined for the dynamic database
view.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HANA191 - No database fields have been defined ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HANA191: No database fields have been defined typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the SAP HANA database, particularly when working with Field Data Tool (FDT) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any database fields defined for a particular data model or structure that you are trying to work with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Definitions: The most common cause is that the data model or structure you are trying to use does not have any fields defined in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the associated database table/view.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the database fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Database Fields:
  
  Go to the relevant data model in the Field Data Tool or the application you are using.
  Ensure that the necessary database fields are defined and mapped correctly.
  If you are using a custom data model, make sure that the fields are created in the underlying database table.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data model to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Verify that the data source is correctly linked to the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the database fields.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the application to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the application you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Field Data Tool Documentation: Review the official documentation for the Field Data Tool or the specific application you are using to understand the requirements for defining database fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.