How To Fix SWF_EXP_001072 - Error in the evaluation of expression '&1' for item '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EXP_001 - Expression Service Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error in the evaluation of expression '&1' for item '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EXP_001072 - Error in the evaluation of expression '&1' for item '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EXP_001072 indicates that there is an issue with the evaluation of an expression in a workflow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system encounters a problem while trying to evaluate a specific expression for a workflow item.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the expression being evaluated. This could be due to incorrect use of operators, functions, or variables.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The expression may be trying to operate on incompatible data types, leading to evaluation failure.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Variables: If the expression references variables that are not defined or are incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Logical Errors: There may be logical errors in the expression that prevent it from being evaluated correctly.
  
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow itself may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when