How To Fix SO2_API008 - Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation destination

SO2_API008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_API - O2: Error Messages for Object Check

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation destination

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SO2_API008 - Details

• The SAP error message SO2_API008: Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation destination typically occurs when there is an issue with the type of object or data being used in a navigation context within the SAP system. This error is often related to the use of the SAP Business Workflow or the SAP Business Object Model, where the system expects a specific type of object for navigation but receives an incompatible type instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to navigate to is not of the expected type. For example, if the system expects a business object but receives a different type (like a text or a non-business object), this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or business object definitions that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or type, leading to navigation errors.
  
  
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