How To Fix FDT_TRACE_INFO255 - Total of column &2 in table &1 is &3

FDT_TRACE_INFO255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_TRACE_INFO - Messages to enrich traces with additional info

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Total of column &2 in table &1 is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_TRACE_INFO255 - Total of column &2 in table &1 is &3 ?

  The SAP error message "FDT_TRACE_INFO255 Total of column &2 in table &1 is &3" typically relates to issues in the context of data processing or data transformation within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Data Services or similar tools. This message indicates that there is a discrepancy or an unexpected value in the total of a specific column in a specified table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The total of the specified column may not match the expected value due to data integrity issues, such as duplicate records, missing records, or incorrect data entries.
  Transformation Logic Errors: If there are transformations applied to the data, the logic may not be correctly implemented, leading to incorrect totals.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the data processing job that are not set correctly, affecting how totals are calculated.
  Data Type Mismatches: If the data types of the columns are not compatible or if there are