How To Fix FDT_SERVICE160 - No BC connection defined for table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_SERVICE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Services

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No BC connection defined for table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE160 - No BC connection defined for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE160 with the description "No BC connection defined for table &1" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori Data Transformation (FDT) service or when working with Business Configuration (BC) settings in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is no Business Configuration connection defined for the specified table, which is necessary for the system to process data related to that table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the Business Configuration (BC) connection for the specified table has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define BC Connection:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) to define the Business Configuration connection for the specified table.
  Ensure that the connection is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Table Name:
  
  Verify that the table name in the error message is correct. You can check the table in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure it exists.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successful.
  Activate the configuration if it is not already activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FDT_SERVICE160 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FDT_SERVICE160 error message in your SAP system.