How To Fix SWF_EXP_001051 - Invalid object type category in constant: &1

SWF_EXP_001051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EXP_001 - Expression Service Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Invalid object type category in constant: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EXP_001051 - Invalid object type category in constant: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EXP_001051 indicates that there is an issue with an invalid object type category in a constant. This error typically arises in the context of workflow management in SAP, particularly when dealing with workflow definitions or instances.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be referencing an object type that is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Missing Object Type: The object type that is being referenced in the workflow does not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration related to the workflow or the object types being used.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there might be missing dependencies or configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the object type referenced in the workflow is correctly defined in the system. You