How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS160 - &1 is no valid AND/OR parameter; element type boolean is required

FDT_EXPRESSIONS160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &1 is no valid AND/OR parameter; element type boolean is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS160 - &1 is no valid AND/OR parameter; element type boolean is required ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS160 indicates that there is an issue with the logical expressions used in a formula or condition within the SAP system, specifically in the context of the Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Flexible Data Transfer (FDT) framework. The error message states that the parameter provided is not a valid AND/OR parameter, and it requires an element of type boolean.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Expression Syntax: The logical expression may be incorrectly formulated, leading to the system not recognizing the parameters as valid boolean expressions.
  Data Type Mismatch: The parameters being used in the AND/OR conditions are not of the expected boolean type. For example, if a numeric or string value is being used instead of a boolean value (true/false).
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Variables: If the variables or fields used in the expression are not defined correctly or are missing, the system