How To Fix SWF_LOG055 - Data element & has an unexpected type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_LOG - Messages from Log Manager

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Data element & has an unexpected type

What causes this issue?

A data element of type <AB>NUMC</> with length 1 is expected. The
specified data element has a different type or a different length.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a data element with the appropriate typing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_LOG055 - Data element & has an unexpected type ?

  The SAP error message SWF_LOG055 indicates that there is a mismatch in the data type of a data element in a workflow. This typically occurs when the workflow is expecting a certain type of data (e.g., a string, integer, etc.) but receives a different type instead. This can happen due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, changes in the underlying data model, or issues with the workflow definition itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data element being referenced in the workflow has a different data type than what the workflow expects.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the structure of the data element, it may lead to this error.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the expectation of an incorrect data type.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being passed to the workflow is inconsistent or not properly formatted, it