How To Fix FDT_CORE887 - Invalid rule &2 at position &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Invalid rule &2 at position &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE887 - Invalid rule &2 at position &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE887 indicates that there is an issue with a rule defined in the context of the SAP Fiori Data Transformation (FDT) framework. Specifically, the message states that there is an "Invalid rule" at a specified position, which is identified by the placeholders &1 (position) and &2 (rule name).
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The rule defined may contain syntax errors or invalid expressions that the system cannot interpret.
  Rule Not Found: The rule referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect Position: The position indicated may not correspond to a valid location in the rule set, possibly due to changes in the rule structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The rule may be trying to operate on data types that are incompatible or not supported.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the FDT framework or the specific transformation being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rule Definition: Review the rule