How To Fix CMX_XS104 - Reference parameter &1 cannot be given a reference in the uppermost XStep

CMX_XS104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_XS - XSteps: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Reference parameter &1 cannot be given a reference in the uppermost XStep

What causes this issue?

In the uppermost <DS:GLOS.463635950E355841B1F5F8904C71718F>XStep</> in
an XStep tree you have defined
<DS:GLOS.791AAC106C8540438B4B3453B90FB611>parameters</> &V1& with
movement type <LS>reference</>. This is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For parameter &V1& choose movement type <LS>Automatic Fixed Value </>or
<LS>None</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMX_XS104 - Details

• The SAP error message CMX_XS104, which states "Reference parameter &1 cannot be given a reference in the uppermost XStep," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Cross-Application (CA) or SAP Business Workflow scenarios, particularly when dealing with XSteps (Extended Steps) in a workflow or process.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is an attempt to reference a parameter in a way that is not allowed in the context of the uppermost XStep. The uppermost XStep is the first step in a workflow or process, and certain parameters cannot be referenced or passed in this context due to the way the workflow is structured or the rules governing parameter passing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Definition: Ensure that the parameter you are trying to reference is defined correctly and is appropriate for use in the uppermost XStep. Review the parameter's attributes and ensure it is not marked as a