How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG405 - Target must always be a table in "Append".Provided object '&2' is a &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Target must always be a table in "Append".Provided object '&2' is a &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG405 - Target must always be a table in "Append".Provided object '&2' is a &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG405 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a data transformation or mapping in the SAP system, specifically when trying to append data. The message states that the target must always be a table when using the "Append" operation, but the provided object is not a table.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to append data to a target object that is not a table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Target Object: The target object specified in the transformation is not a database table but could be a structure, view, or another type of object.
  Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the selection of an inappropriate target object.
  Data Flow Logic: The logic defined in the data flow may be attempting to append data to a non-table object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following