How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS147 - &1 cannot be made a result column

FDT_EXPRESSIONS147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: &1 cannot be made a result column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS147 - &1 cannot be made a result column ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS147 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a result column in a data processing or reporting context, particularly when using the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA environments. The message states that a specific field (denoted by &1) cannot be used as a result column in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Type Incompatibility: The field you are trying to use as a result column may not be compatible with the expected data type for result columns. For example, it could be a field that is not aggregatable or does not have a defined value for the context of the report.
  
  
  Field Not in the Data Source: The field may not be part of the data source or the underlying table/view that is being queried.
  
  
  Aggregation Issues: If the field is not suitable for aggregation (e.g., it is a text field), it cannot be used as