/BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET183 - Result data object &1 must be a structure

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Result data object &1 must be a structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET183 - Result data object &1 must be a structure ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET183 indicates that the result data object specified in your operation must be a structure, but it is not. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object Framework (BOF) or when working with data transformation and extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The result data object you are trying to use is not defined as a structure. It might be defined as a simple data type (like a string or integer) or an incompatible type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data extraction or transformation settings where the expected output is not correctly defined.
  Mapping Errors: If you are mapping fields from one data object to another, the target object may not be set up to accept the incoming data format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Object Definition: Verify that the result data object is indeed defined as a structure in the relevant data model or configuration. You can do this by checking the data dictionary or the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify Data Type: If the data object is not a structure, you may need to modify its definition to ensure it is a structure. This may involve creating a new structure or modifying an existing one to include the necessary fields.
  
  
  Review Mapping and Configuration: Go through the mapping and configuration settings to ensure that the data flow is correctly set up. Make sure that the source and target data types are compatible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected data types and structures.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, consider using them to trace the execution flow and identify where the data type mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your result data object is correctly defined as a structure.