How To Fix FDT_CORE047 - Reference to a data object type that is not elementary

FDT_CORE047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Reference to a data object type that is not elementary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE047 - Reference to a data object type that is not elementary ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE047 indicates that there is a reference to a data object type that is not elementary. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Field Data Tool (FDT) or when working with data objects in the context of data modeling or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A data object is expected to be of an elementary type (like string, integer, date, etc.), but it is instead referencing a complex type (like a structure, table, or a non-primitive data type).
  There may be a mismatch in the data type definitions in the configuration or coding, leading to this error.
  The data object might be incorrectly defined in the data model or the mapping configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_CORE047 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Object Definitions:
  
  Review the definitions of the data objects involved. Ensure that they are defined as elementary types where required.
  If a complex type is being used,