How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS414 - Type mismatch in container element &1

FDT_EXPRESSIONS414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Type mismatch in container element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS414 - Type mismatch in container element &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS414 indicates a type mismatch in a container element. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or when working with expressions in the context of data processing or transformation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to assign a value to a container element that does not match the expected data type. For example, if a numeric value is being assigned to a string field or vice versa, this type mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_EXPRESSIONS414 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the container elements involved in the expression. Ensure that the value being assigned matches the expected data type of the target container element.
  
  
  Modify Expressions: If you are using expressions in your data processing, ensure that the expressions are correctly defined and that they produce values of the expected type.
  
  
  Data Mapping: