How To Fix FDT_SERVICE019 - Calculation "&1" not possible for element type &2 (data object type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Calculation "&1" not possible for element type &2 (data object type &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE019 - Calculation "&1" not possible for element type &2 (data object type &3) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE019 indicates that there is an issue with a calculation that cannot be performed for a specific element type and data object type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Data Management (FDM) or similar modules where calculations are performed on financial data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Calculation Logic: The calculation you are trying to perform may not be valid for the specified element type or data object type. This could be due to incorrect configuration or logic in the calculation rules.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the elements involved in the calculation may not be compatible. For example, trying to perform arithmetic operations on string data types instead of numeric types.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the calculation may be missing or not properly initialized, leading to the inability to perform the calculation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be