How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS148 - Column &1: Action column can only be used as result column

FDT_EXPRESSIONS148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Column &1: Action column can only be used as result column

What causes this issue?

In the current decision table, condition column &v1& has an action
assigned. However, for condition columns, only elementary data objects
can be assigned.

System Response

The expression cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that all condition columns of the decision table have an
element data object assigned. You may also want to check if the action
has been assigned to the condition column by accident, but should have
been assigned as a result column. For result columns, assigning an
action is supported.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS148 - Column &1: Action column can only be used as result column ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS148 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an expression in the context of SAP's Financial Data Management (FDM) or similar modules where expressions are used to define calculations or data manipulations. Specifically, the error states that an "Action column can only be used as a result column," which means that the column you are trying to use in a certain context is not being used correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to use an action column in a context where it is not allowed, such as in a condition or as an input for a calculation.
  The action column is defined in a way that it can only be used to display results, not as an input for further calculations or conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Expression Configuration: Check the expression where the error occurs. Ensure