How To Fix SWF_BND_001084 - The object categories '&1' (source) and '&2' (target) are not compatible

SWF_BND_001084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 084

• Message text: The object categories '&1' (source) and '&2' (target) are not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001084 - The object categories '&1' (source) and '&2' (target) are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001084 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the object categories of the source and target in a workflow binding. This typically occurs when you are trying to bind data from one object to another, but the types of those objects do not match or are not compatible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Object Types: The source and target objects belong to different categories or types that cannot be directly mapped. For example, you might be trying to bind a business object to a different type of business object or a different structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to mismatched object categories.
  Changes in Object Definitions: If there have been changes in the definitions of the business objects or their categories, this could lead to incompatibility.
  Version Mismatch: If the source and target objects are from different versions of the same business object, they may not be compatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Categories: