How To Fix FDT_CORE131 - &1 is not a data dictionary (DDIC) element type

FDT_CORE131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: &1 is not a data dictionary (DDIC) element type

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FDT_CORE131 - Details

• The SAP error message FDT_CORE131 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a context where a Data Dictionary (DDIC) element type is expected. This error typically arises in the context of Field Data Tool (FDT) or when working with data elements in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A field or data element that is expected to be a DDIC type is instead defined as a non-DDIC type (e.g., a structure or a custom type).
  There may be a mismatch in the expected data type in the configuration or mapping of fields.
  The field might be incorrectly defined in the FDT or in the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_CORE131 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Verify that the field or data element you are using is indeed a DDIC element. You can do this by checking the data element in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Ensure that the field