How To Fix SWF_HTTP012 - ABAP table types are not supported by the execution server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_HTTP - Web Services in the Workflow: Server Functions

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ABAP table types are not supported by the execution server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_HTTP012 - ABAP table types are not supported by the execution server ?

  The SAP error message SWF_HTTP012 indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a workflow that involves ABAP table types. This error typically arises when a workflow is trying to use a data type that is not supported by the execution server, particularly when it comes to ABAP table types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Types: The execution server (like a different application server or a non-ABAP server) does not support ABAP-specific data types, such as internal tables or structures.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured to use ABAP table types in a context where they cannot be processed.
  Cross-Server Execution: If the workflow is being executed on a server that does not have the same ABAP capabilities as the server where the workflow was defined, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Data Types: Modify the workflow to use supported data types. Instead of using ABAP table types, consider using simpler data types that