How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS861 - Mapping position &1: Invalid mapping, assigned expression has no result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Mapping position &1: Invalid mapping, assigned expression has no result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS861 - Mapping position &1: Invalid mapping, assigned expression has no result ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS861 indicates that there is an issue with a mapping expression in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar data transformation processes. Specifically, the error states that the assigned expression has no result, which means that the expression defined in the mapping does not produce a valid output.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Expression: The expression defined in the mapping may be syntactically correct but does not return a value. This can happen if the expression is based on conditions that are never met or if it references fields that do not exist or are not populated.
  Data Type Mismatch: The expression might be trying to return a value of a different data type than what is expected in the target field.
  Logical Errors: There may be logical errors in the expression that prevent it from producing a result, such as division by zero or referencing a null value.
  
  Configuration Issues: