How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET172 - Data object in result data expected; supplied &1

/BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Data object in result data expected; supplied &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET172 - Data object in result data expected; supplied &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET172 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data structure and the data that has been supplied in a certain context, typically related to the use of Business Object (BO) in SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar frameworks.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The data object that is expected in the result set does not match the data structure that has been provided. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or an unexpected number of records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the mapping of fields between the source and target systems.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being imported or processed may not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Structure: Verify that the data structure of the input matches