How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS285 - Change ID needs to be a structure when component is passed

FDT_EXPRESSIONS285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Change ID needs to be a structure when component is passed

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FDT_EXPRESSIONS285 - Details

• The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS285 indicates that there is an issue with the way a Change ID is being handled in your SAP system, specifically in the context of expressions or data transformations. This error typically arises when a component is expected to be a structure, but it is not being treated as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The error usually occurs when a component that is expected to be a structure is being passed as a different data type (e.g., a simple data type like a string or integer).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data transformation or expression logic where the Change ID is being processed.
  Mapping Errors: If you are using a mapping tool or a data transformation tool, the mapping might not be correctly set up to handle the Change ID as a structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the component being passed as the Change ID is