How To Fix SWF_EXP_001230 - Assignment not possible, data types '&1' and '&2' not compatible

SWF_EXP_001230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EXP_001 - Expression Service Messages

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Assignment not possible, data types '&1' and '&2' not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EXP_001230 - Assignment not possible, data types '&1' and '&2' not compatible ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EXP_001230, which states "Assignment not possible, data types '&1' and '&2' not compatible," typically occurs in the context of workflow or process management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a value of one data type to a variable of another incompatible data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data types of the source and target variables do not match. For example, trying to assign a string to an integer variable or a structure to a simple data type.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: If the workflow is not configured correctly, it may lead to such type mismatches.
  Changes in Data Structures: If there have been recent changes to the data structures or types in the underlying business logic or database, it may lead to incompatibility.
  Incorrect Mapping: In workflows, if the mapping of data between different steps