How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS155 - Invalid usage of direct value in action column &1 (line &2)

FDT_EXPRESSIONS155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Invalid usage of direct value in action column &1 (line &2)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS155 - Invalid usage of direct value in action column &1 (line &2) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS155 indicates that there is an invalid usage of a direct value in the action column of a specific expression or rule within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Business Rules Framework (BRF+), where expressions and rules are defined for data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A direct value (literal) is used in a context where it is not allowed, such as in an action column that expects a variable or a reference instead of a hard-coded value.
  The expression or rule is incorrectly configured, leading to a violation of the expected syntax or logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Expression/Rule:
  
  Open the expression or rule that is causing the error.
  Check the action column (the column where the error is reported) to see if a direct value is being used incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Replace Direct Values:
  
  If a