How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS647 - Reference field referring to a different table for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Reference field referring to a different table for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS647 - Reference field referring to a different table for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS647 indicates that there is an issue with a reference field in a data field expression. Specifically, it means that the reference field is pointing to a different table than expected for the specified field (&1). This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data models, expressions, or field mappings in SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The reference field may have been incorrectly mapped to a field from a different table.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the relationships between tables are not properly defined.
  Field Definition Issues: The field definitions in the data dictionary may not align with the intended use, leading to mismatches.
  Changes in Table Structure: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (e.g., table structure changes), it may lead to inconsistencies in field references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Mappings: Review the mappings of the fields in