How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS781 - Source object conversion into target (position &1) is data-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Source object conversion into target (position &1) is data-dependent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS781 - Source object conversion into target (position &1) is data-dependent ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS781 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a source object into a target object during a data transformation process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP Financial Data Transformation (FDT) when the conversion is dependent on the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the conversion from the source data type to the target data type cannot be performed because it is dependent on the actual data values. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source and target data types are incompatible, and the conversion logic cannot handle the specific data values.
  Null or Invalid Values: The source data may contain null or invalid values that cannot be converted to the target type.
  Complex Expressions: If the transformation involves complex expressions or calculations, the result may vary based on the input data, leading to conversion issues.
  Conditional