How To Fix SWF_BND_001081 - The target expression '&1' is not a valid object reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 081

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001081 - The target expression '&1' is not a valid object reference ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001081 indicates that there is an issue with a target expression in a workflow. Specifically, the message states that the target expression &1 is not a valid object reference. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the workflow is trying to reference an object that does not exist or is not accessible.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Reference: The object reference specified in the workflow is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Object Deletion: The object that the workflow is trying to reference may have been deleted or is no longer available.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition, such as incorrect binding of workflow elements to object references.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data in the system may be inconsistent, leading to the workflow being unable