How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS490 - Result of formula evaluation cannot be assigned to the result data object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Result of formula evaluation cannot be assigned to the result data object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS490 - Result of formula evaluation cannot be assigned to the result data object ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS490 indicates that there is an issue with the evaluation of a formula in the context of the SAP Financial Data Management (FDT) framework. Specifically, it means that the result of a formula evaluation cannot be assigned to the specified result data object. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The result of the formula may not match the expected data type of the result data object. For example, if the formula evaluates to a string but the result data object expects a numeric value, this error will occur.
  
  
  Null or Undefined Values: If the formula evaluates to a null or undefined value, and the result data object does not allow for such values, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Formula Logic Errors: There may be logical errors in the formula itself that prevent it from producing a