How To Fix >9407 - Category of linked object &1 is not a valid value for interface &2

>9407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Category of linked object &1 is not a valid value for interface &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9407 - Category of linked object &1 is not a valid value for interface &2 ?

  The SAP error message "9407: Category of linked object &1 is not a valid value for interface &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with object links in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the categorization of an object that is being linked to a specific interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Category: The object you are trying to link has a category that is not recognized or valid for the specified interface. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incorrect assignment of object categories.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be properly aligned with the standard categories expected by the interface.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the object category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Categories: Verify the category of the linked