How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS608 - Result is not of type table: only single select allowed

FDT_EXPRESSIONS608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Result is not of type table: only single select allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS608 - Result is not of type table: only single select allowed ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS608: Result is not of type table: only single select allowed typically occurs in the context of using expressions in SAP's Field-Based Data Transformation (FDT) or similar environments where data manipulation is performed. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform expects a single value or a single record, but the result is not in the expected format (i.e., it is not a table).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The expression or function you are using is returning a result that is not a single value or record, but rather a table or a set of records.
  Misconfiguration: The configuration of the data transformation or the query might be set up incorrectly, leading to an unexpected result type.
  Logical Error: There might be a logical error in the way the data is being queried or transformed, leading to a mismatch in expected and actual results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Expression: Review