How To Fix SWF_BND_001080 - The source expression '&1' is not a valid object reference

SWF_BND_001080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 080

• Message text: The source expression '&1' is not a valid object reference

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SWF_BND_001080 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_BND_001080 indicates that there is an issue with a source expression in a workflow binding. Specifically, the message states that the source expression &1 is not a valid object reference. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to resolve a reference to an object that is expected to be available.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Reference: The object reference specified in the workflow binding is incorrect or does not exist. This could be due to a typo, an object that has been deleted, or an object that is not accessible in the current context.
  Context Issues: The workflow might be trying to access an object that is not available in the current execution context, such as a missing or incorrectly defined workflow container element.
  Binding Configuration: There may be an issue with how the binding is configured in the workflow definition, leading to an