How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS836 - Mapping parameter position &1: Move type doesn't fit to parameter

FDT_EXPRESSIONS836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Mapping parameter position &1: Move type doesn't fit to parameter

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FDT_EXPRESSIONS836 - Details

• The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS836 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected move type of a mapping parameter and the actual move type being used in the expression or mapping logic. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP Process Integration (PI) when working with data mappings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Move Type: The move type defined for a parameter in the mapping does not match the expected type. For example, if a parameter is defined as an input parameter but is being treated as an output parameter in the mapping logic.
  Parameter Configuration: The configuration of the parameters in the mapping might not align with the data types or expected values.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the source and target fields may not be compatible, leading to a failure in the mapping process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you