How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS281 - &1 cannot be converted into &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: &1 cannot be converted into &2

What causes this issue?

Data object &v1& is not convertible to data object &v2&.
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify convertible data objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS281 - &1 cannot be converted into &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS281 typically indicates that there is a type conversion issue in the context of using expressions in SAP's Field-Based Data Transformation (FDT) framework. The message format suggests that a value of one data type (represented by &1) cannot be converted into another data type (represented by &2).
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data type of the source field does not match the expected data type of the target field. For example, trying to convert a string to a number or a date to a string without proper formatting.
  Invalid Data: The source data may contain invalid values that cannot be converted to the target type. For instance, if you are trying to convert a string that contains non-numeric characters into a numeric type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transformation logic where the expected data types are not correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the source and target fields in your transformation logic. Ensure that they are compatible and that the conversion is valid.
  Data Validation: Validate the source data to ensure that it contains values that can be converted to the target type. For example, if converting to a number, ensure that the string contains only numeric characters.
  Use Conversion Functions: If necessary, use appropriate conversion functions in your transformation logic to handle the conversion explicitly. For example, using TO_NUMBER() or TO_DATE() functions where applicable.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your transformation logic to manage cases where conversion fails. This can include logging the error or providing default values.
  Testing: Test the transformation with various data inputs to ensure that it handles all expected cases correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the FDT framework for detailed information on data types and conversion functions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools within SAP to trace the execution of the transformation and identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  By addressing the data type mismatch and ensuring that the data is valid for conversion, you should be able to resolve the FDT_EXPRESSIONS281 error.