How To Fix FDT_SERVICE357 - Product of quantities with dimensions ('&1' and '&2') is '&3', not '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Product of quantities with dimensions ('&1' and '&2') is '&3', not '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE357 - Product of quantities with dimensions ('&1' and '&2') is '&3', not '&4' ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE357 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Types (FDT) when there is a mismatch in the expected dimensions of quantities being processed. This error indicates that the product of two quantities with specified dimensions does not match the expected result.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two quantities with different dimensions are multiplied together, and the resulting dimension does not match the expected dimension.
  The system is trying to perform a calculation involving quantities that have incompatible units or dimensions.
  
  For example, if you are trying to multiply a length (e.g., meters) by a weight (e.g., kilograms), the resulting dimension may not be meaningful or expected in the context of the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dimensions: Review the dimensions of the quantities involved in the calculation. Ensure that they are compatible for multiplication. For instance, if you are multiplying two quantities, they