How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF041 - Converting value '&1' for XSD datatype &2 failed

SWF_FLEX_DEF041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Converting value '&1' for XSD datatype &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF041 - Converting value '&1' for XSD datatype &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF041 indicates that there was a failure in converting a value to the specified XSD (XML Schema Definition) datatype. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP workflows or when dealing with XML data processing in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being converted does not match the expected format of the specified XSD datatype. For example, trying to convert a string that does not represent a valid date into a date type.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The value may contain characters that are not valid for the specified datatype. For instance, if the datatype expects a numeric value but receives a string with letters.
  
  
  Null or Empty Values: If the value being converted is null or empty, it may not be handled correctly depending on the context of the conversion.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data