How To Fix FDT_SERVICE017 - Calculation not possible for tables with different numbers of lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_SERVICE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Services

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Calculation not possible for tables with different numbers of lines

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE017 - Calculation not possible for tables with different numbers of lines ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE017 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a formula or a function that involves tables with different numbers of lines (or rows). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Data Management (FDT) or when working with data processing in SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform calculations or aggregations on two or more tables that do not have a matching number of rows. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Mismatched Data Sources: When you are trying to join or aggregate data from different sources that do not align properly.
  Inconsistent Data Structures: If the tables involved have different structures or if the data is not properly aligned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data processing logic may not be set up to handle the differences in row counts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_SERVICE017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Sources: