How To Fix SWF_EXP_001015 - Constant expected (expression '&1', position &2)

SWF_EXP_001015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EXP_001 - Expression Service Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Constant expected (expression '&1', position &2)

What causes this issue?

A constant is expected in expression &V1& at position &V2&. However, the
specified (part) expression is not a constant.

System Response

The expression contains a syntax error and must be corrected.

How to fix this error?

Specify a constant using the delimiter characters '...' or "...".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EXP_001015 - Constant expected (expression '&1', position &2) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EXP_001015 indicates that there is an issue with an expression in a workflow definition. Specifically, it suggests that a constant was expected at a certain position in the expression, but something else was found instead. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow expressions, where the syntax or the content of the expression does not meet the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The expression may have a syntax error, such as missing quotes around a string constant or incorrect use of operators.
  Invalid Variable/Field: The expression might be referencing a variable or field that is not defined or is not accessible in the current context.
  Data Type Mismatch: The expression may be trying to use a data type that is not compatible with the expected constant type.
  Position Error: The error message specifies a position, which indicates where in the expression the parser encountered the issue. This can help identify