How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS816 - Mapping parameter position &1 (&2): Incompatible move type

FDT_EXPRESSIONS816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Mapping parameter position &1 (&2): Incompatible move type

What causes this issue?

In the implementation of the ABAP method associated with the current
static method call expression, a wrong or unknown move type has been
used for parameter &V1& in an internal instruction.

System Response

The expression cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Check the implementation of your method and replace the erroneous move
type by the correct one. The list of supported move types is available
as attributes <EX>GC_MOVE_TYPE_*</> of interface
<EX>IF_FDT_STATIC_METHOD</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS816 - Mapping parameter position &1 (&2): Incompatible move type ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS816 typically occurs in the context of data mapping or transformation processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Services or SAP Process Integration (PI) tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of parameters, specifically that the move type of the source and target fields is incompatible.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The source and target fields have incompatible data types. For example, trying to map a string to a numeric field without proper conversion.
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration may not align with the expected data types or structures.
  Move Type Issues: The move type defined for the mapping does not match the expected move type for the target field. For instance, if the target field expects a certain type of input (like a single value) but the source provides a different type (like a list or array).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you