How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS384 - Invalid element type for external ID &1

FDT_EXPRESSIONS384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Invalid element type for external ID &1

What causes this issue?

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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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS384 - Invalid element type for external ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS384 with the description "Invalid element type for external ID &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or when working with expressions in the context of data transformation or mapping.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of an element and the actual data type being provided. Specifically, it suggests that the external ID referenced does not correspond to a valid or expected element type in the context of the operation being performed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The external ID may be mapped to an incorrect data type in the transformation logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the data model or the mapping definitions may not align with the expected structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being imported or processed does not match the expected data type for the specified external ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this