How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS084 - Result is not compatible with result of target function &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Result is not compatible with result of target function &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS084 - Result is not compatible with result of target function &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS084 indicates that there is a compatibility issue with the result type of an expression in a function. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar data processing scenarios where expressions are evaluated, and the result type does not match the expected type for the target function.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The data type of the result produced by an expression does not match the expected data type of the target function.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected return type (e.g., trying to return a string when a numeric value is expected).
  The expression may involve operations that yield a result type incompatible with the function's requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Expression Logic: Review the expression that is causing the error. Ensure that the operations and functions used within the expression are returning the expected data type.
  
  
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