How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET170 - Individual field maps invalid; output field specified at node &1(&2)

/BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Individual field maps invalid; output field specified at node &1(&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET170 - Individual field maps invalid; output field specified at node &1(&2) ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET170 Individual field maps invalid; output field specified at node &1(&2) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object Framework (BOF) and Field Mapping in Data Transformation processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the field mapping configuration, specifically that the individual field maps are invalid for the specified output field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Mapping: The field mapping defined in the transformation does not correspond correctly to the fields in the source or target structure.
  Field Name Changes: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields have been renamed or removed), the mappings may no longer be valid.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the source and target fields may not match, leading to invalid mappings.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the transformation or the business object that is being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Mappings: Review the field mappings in the transformation