How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS118 - Invalid column index (expected: &1, found: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Invalid column index (expected: &1, found: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS118 - Invalid column index (expected: &1, found: &2) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS118 indicates that there is an issue with the column index in a data processing context, typically related to the use of expressions in SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar data handling scenarios. The message specifies that the expected column index does not match the found column index, which can lead to data processing errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Column Index: The error occurs when the system expects a certain column index (denoted by &1) but finds a different one (denoted by &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the data structure or schema that have not been reflected in the configuration.
  Incorrect mapping of fields in the data import or export process.
  Issues in the data source where the expected data format does not match the actual data format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Errors: If the configuration for the data processing (like data mapping or transformation rules) is incorrect, it can lead to