How To Fix SWF_CNT_001007 - Type conflict setting the value of element '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CNT_001 - Container Service Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Type conflict setting the value of element '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CNT_001007 - Type conflict setting the value of element '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CNT_001007 indicates a type conflict when setting the value of an element in a workflow. This typically occurs in SAP Business Workflow when there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a workflow element and the actual data type being assigned to it.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being assigned to the workflow element does not match the expected data type. For example, trying to assign a string to an integer field.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a mapping or a function module to set values, the mapping may not be correctly defined.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., a field was changed from a numeric type to a character type), it can lead to this error.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be issues in the workflow definition itself, such as incorrect element types