How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS248 - Option 'Starts/Ends with' needs a text as the test parameter (pos &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Option 'Starts/Ends with' needs a text as the test parameter (pos &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS248 - Option 'Starts/Ends with' needs a text as the test parameter (pos &1) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS248 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the "Starts/Ends with" option in a filter or expression within the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that a text value is required as a test parameter for this option, but it appears that the parameter is either missing or not correctly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Parameter: The most common cause of this error is that the expression is expecting a text value to compare against, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the filter or expression may be incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the provided parameters.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being evaluated may not be compatible with the "Starts/Ends with" operation, which expects a string.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide a Text Parameter: Ensure that you provide a valid text string as the parameter for the "Starts with" or "Ends with" condition. For example, if you are checking if a field starts with "ABC", you should specify "ABC" as the parameter.
  
  
  Check Expression Configuration: Review the configuration of the expression or filter to ensure that all required parameters are correctly defined. Make sure that the syntax is correct and that you are using the right fields.
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the field you are applying the "Starts/Ends with" condition to is of a string data type. If it is not, you may need to convert it to a string or use a different comparison method.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the expression with sample data to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with the specific data being used.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected parameters for expressions and filters.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools within SAP to trace the execution of the expression and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS248 and successfully use the "Starts/Ends with" option in your expressions.