How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS413 - Type of container element &1 could not be determined: &2

FDT_EXPRESSIONS413 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Type of container element &1 could not be determined: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS413 - Type of container element &1 could not be determined: &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS413 indicates that there is an issue with determining the type of a container element in the context of the Flexible Data Import (FDI) framework or similar data processing scenarios. This error typically arises when the system is unable to ascertain the data type of a specific element, which can lead to issues in processing or mapping data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Data Type: The container element referenced in the error message may not have a defined or recognized data type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data mapping or transformation logic that leads to ambiguity in determining the type.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the container element might be missing or incorrectly defined, preventing the system from identifying its type.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the versions of the data model or the FDI framework being used, it could lead to this error.
  
  
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