How To Fix FDT_CORE271 - Only positive numbers-property must not be set for element type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Only positive numbers-property must not be set for element type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE271 - Only positive numbers-property must not be set for element type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE271 with the description "Only positive numbers - property must not be set for element type &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when there is an issue with the data type or validation rules applied to a specific field or element in a form or data model.
  Cause:
  This error is generally caused by the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The element type defined in the data model is expected to be a positive number, but the configuration or the data being passed to it does not comply with this requirement.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules set in the UI5 application that enforce the property to be a positive number, and the current value or configuration does not meet this criterion.
  Incorrect Configuration: The element type might be incorrectly configured in the metadata or the UI5 XML view, leading to this error when the application tries to process it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Input: Ensure that the data being inputted into the field is a positive number. If the input is coming from user input, validate it before submission.
  
  
  Review Metadata: Check the metadata definition for the element type in the OData service or the data model. Ensure that the data type is correctly defined as a positive number.
  
  
  Adjust UI5 Configuration: If you are using UI5 controls, check the properties set for the control in the XML view or JavaScript. Make sure that the properties related to number validation are correctly configured.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the data flow and see where the invalid data is being introduced. This can help identify if the issue is with the data source or the UI configuration.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such validation errors and provide user-friendly messages or prompts to correct the input.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori/UI5 for more details on data binding and validation rules.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.