How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS385 - Invalid data object type for external ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Invalid data object type for external ID &1

What causes this issue?

An elementary data object of type number or text is required.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS385 - Invalid data object type for external ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS385 indicates that there is an issue with the data object type associated with an external ID in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Flexible Data Transfer (FDT) framework. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unsupported data object type for the specified external ID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Object Type: The external ID provided does not correspond to a valid data object type in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or an unsupported data type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the data transfer or import process may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches between expected and actual data object types.
  Data Mapping Errors: There may be issues in the mapping of data fields, where the external ID is not correctly mapped to a valid data object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External ID: Verify that the external ID you