How To Fix SO2_API009 - Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation origin

SO2_API009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_API009 - Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation origin ?

  The SAP error message SO2_API009, which states "Wrong type: &1 cannot be a navigation origin," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Object services. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of object as a navigation origin, but the provided object does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to use as a navigation origin 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 will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or business object definitions that lead to the system not recognizing the object type correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may be corrupted or not properly defined, leading to the system being unable to identify the correct navigation origin.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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