How To Fix SWF_BND_001086 - XML document format of target expression '&1' is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 086

• Message text: XML document format of target expression '&1' is not supported

What causes this issue?

A XSLT transformation is to be used in the binding to transfer the
source expression to the target expression. A XSLT transformation
expects an XML document or a serializable ABAP object as the source and
target. However, the target expression &V1& has the data type &V2& and
cannot therefore be processed by the transformation.

System Response

This binding statement cannot be executed.
&WHAT_TO_DO& INCLUDE

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE WF_NA_EXPRESSION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001086 - XML document format of target expression '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001086 indicates that there is an issue with the XML document format of a target expression in a workflow. This error typically arises when the workflow is trying to process an expression that is not in a supported XML format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported XML Format: The target expression specified in the workflow is not formatted correctly or is using an XML structure that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the expression may not match the expected type, leading to parsing issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or the associated XML data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Target Expression: Review the target expression that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly formatted as per the XML standards expected by SAP.
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check the structure of the XML document. Ensure that it adheres to the schema