How To Fix 42229 - Only exception & is possible in the interface

42229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Only exception & is possible in the interface

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42229 - Only exception & is possible in the interface ?

  The SAP error message "42229: Only exception & is possible in the interface" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with interfaces in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of exception handling, but the current configuration or implementation does not meet that expectation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Exception Handling: The error usually arises when the interface is designed to handle exceptions, but the implementation does not provide the necessary exception types or handling mechanisms.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or interface settings that leads to this error.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data being passed through the interface may not match the expected types, leading to exceptions that are not handled properly.
  Missing Implementation: If a specific exception is expected but not implemented in the interface, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exception Handling: Review the interface implementation to ensure that all expected