How To Fix FDT_CORE827 - Message text requires a fourth message variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Message text requires a fourth message variable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE827 - Message text requires a fourth message variable ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE827 indicates that there is an issue with the message text configuration in the SAP system, specifically that a message text requires a fourth message variable. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Form Data Tool (FDT) or when dealing with message handling in ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a message is defined with a certain number of placeholders (variables) but is being called with fewer variables than required. For example, if a message is defined to include four variables (e.g., &1, &2, &3, &4) but only three variables are provided when the message is triggered, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and find the message class that contains the message number associated with FDT_CORE827.
  Verify the message text and ensure that it is defined correctly with the appropriate number of variables.
  
  
  
  Adjust Message Call:
  
  Review the ABAP code or the configuration where the message is being called. Ensure that the correct number of variables is being passed to the message.
  If the message requires four variables, make sure to provide all four when calling the message.
  
  
  
  Modify Message Text:
  
  If the message text is not supposed to require four variables, you can modify the message definition to reduce the number of required variables to match what is being passed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Variables: In SAP, message variables are placeholders in message texts that can be replaced with actual values at runtime. They are typically denoted as &1, &2, &3, etc.
  Message Classes: These are used to group related messages in SAP. Each message class can contain multiple messages, and they are often used for error handling and user notifications.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the message is being triggered, you can use the debugger in SAP to trace the execution and find the exact point where the message is called.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_CORE827 error and ensure that your message handling is correctly configured.