How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS531 - Function &1 expects elementary parameters

FDT_EXPRESSIONS531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Function &1 expects elementary parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS531 - Function &1 expects elementary parameters ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS531 indicates that a function in your SAP system is expecting elementary parameters, but it is receiving something else. This error typically arises in the context of using expressions in the SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications, particularly when working with the FDT (Form Data Tool) or similar frameworks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Type: The function is designed to accept elementary data types (like string, integer, etc.), but it is being passed a complex type (like a structure or table).
  Data Binding Issues: If you are binding data in your UI5 application, the binding might not be correctly set up, leading to the function receiving unexpected data types.
  Function Definition: The function might be defined incorrectly, or the parameters might not match the expected types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Parameters: Review the function definition to ensure that the parameters are correctly defined as elementary types. If the function is expecting a string, ensure that