How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS689 - No WA value available for context field &1 in step &2

FDT_EXPRESSIONS689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: No WA value available for context field &1 in step &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS689 - No WA value available for context field &1 in step &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS689 indicates that there is no work area (WA) value available for a context field in a specific step of a process. This error typically occurs in the context of using the SAP FDT (Form Data Tool) or when working with expressions in a data transformation or mapping scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the data expected in the context field is not available at the time the expression is evaluated. This could be due to:
  
  The data not being populated in the source or target structure.
  The data being filtered out or not passed correctly through the transformation steps.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the fields are mapped in the transformation. If the mapping does not correctly reference the source data, it can lead to missing values.
  
  
  Execution Order: The step in which the error occurs may be executed before the necessary data