How To Fix SWF_EXP_001073 - Unable to determine the value of component '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EXP_001 - Expression Service Messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Unable to determine the value of component '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EXP_001073 - Unable to determine the value of component '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EXP_001073 indicates that the system is unable to determine the value of a specific component (denoted as &2) in a workflow context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the workflow engine cannot retrieve the necessary data for a component that is expected to be available.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The component value may not be populated due to missing or incomplete data in the workflow context.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to access the required component.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the component.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the workflow definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that the necessary data is being passed to the workflow.
  Verify that the binding of the component is correctly set up in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data required for the component is available and correctly populated in the workflow context.
  Check if the relevant business object or data structure is being instantiated and populated correctly before the workflow is triggered.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the component.
  Use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the workflow to trace where the component value is being set and why it is not available.
  Use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and check for any errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or component to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support with detailed information about the workflow, the context in which the error occurs, and any relevant logs or traces.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Workflow overview and monitoring.
  SWI2_FREQ: To check for workflow instances.
  SWFVISU: To visualize workflow instances.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.