How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS468 - Object category and type must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Object category and type must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS468 - Object category and type must be specified ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS468 indicates that there is a missing specification for the object category and type in the context of using the SAP Fiori Design Tools or the SAP FDT (Fiori Design Toolkit). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manipulate expressions or data bindings in your application, but the necessary parameters are not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Category/Type: The error usually occurs when the system expects you to define an object category (like a business object) and its type (like a specific data type) but you have not done so.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be a misconfiguration in the data model or the expression you are trying to use.
  Incomplete Data Binding: If you are working with data bindings in your application, the required properties may not be fully defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Object Category and Type: Ensure that you have correctly specified the object category and type in your