How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER289 - Dereference of TDC failed

/SMB/BB_BUILDER289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Dereference of TDC failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER289 - Dereference of TDC failed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER289 Dereference of TDC failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or related SAP applications that utilize the Business ByDesign SDK. This error indicates that there was an issue with dereferencing a TDC (Type Definition Container) object, which is often related to data model definitions or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid TDC Reference: The TDC being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the way the TDC is defined.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, it may lead to inconsistencies that cause this error.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SDK or the application may not be compatible with the current data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check TDC Existence: Verify that the TDC being referenced in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go