How To Fix FDT_WD_INFRA040 - Application &1 is unknown or has wrong storage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_INFRA - FDT: Message Class for WD Infrastructure

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Application &1 is unknown or has wrong storage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_INFRA040 - Application &1 is unknown or has wrong storage type ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_INFRA040 indicates that there is an issue with the application specified in the context of the SAP Fiori or Web Dynpro application. The message states that the application is either unknown or has an incorrect storage type. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Fiori applications or Web Dynpro applications in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Application Name: The application name specified in the configuration or URL might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Application: The application may not be registered in the system or may not exist in the specified namespace.
  Wrong Storage Type: The application might be configured with an incorrect storage type, which could be due to misconfiguration in the application settings.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Application Name: Check the application name in the configuration or URL to ensure it is correct and matches the registered application.
  Check Application Registration: Ensure that the application is properly registered in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for OData services).
  Review Storage Type Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the application to ensure that the storage type is set correctly. This may involve looking at the application’s deployment settings.
  Transport Validation: If the application was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for managing OData services, and /IWFND/ERROR_LOG for checking error logs related to OData services.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Web Dynpro and Fiori application development for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.