How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS539 - Result object '&1' is inconsistent with the formula; expected type '&2'

FDT_EXPRESSIONS539 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Result object '&1' is inconsistent with the formula; expected type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS539 - Result object '&1' is inconsistent with the formula; expected type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS539 indicates that there is a type mismatch between the result object and the expected type defined in a formula. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar data processing scenarios where expressions and formulas are used to manipulate or validate data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The result object (e.g., a variable or field) is of a different data type than what the formula expects. For example, if the formula expects a numeric type but the result object is a string, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Formula Definition: The formula may have been defined incorrectly, leading to an expectation of a different type than what is being provided.
  Data Source Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or types, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the result object and the expected type in the formula. Ensure