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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWF_LOG - Messages from Log Manager
Message number: 055
Message text: Data element & has an unexpected type
A data element of type <AB>NUMC</> with length 1 is expected. The
specified data element has a different type or a different length.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Specify a data element with the appropriate typing.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
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 can trigger this error.
Solution:
- Check Data Element Definition: Verify the definition of the data element in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11). Ensure that the data type matches what the workflow expects.
- Review Workflow Configuration: Go through the workflow configuration (transaction SWDD) and check the binding of the data elements. Ensure that the data types are correctly defined and match the expected types.
- Update Workflow: If there have been changes to the data model, you may need to update the workflow to accommodate these changes. This may involve modifying the workflow definition or re-binding the data elements.
- Test with Sample Data: Run tests with sample data to ensure that the workflow can handle the expected data types without errors.
- Check for Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were transported correctly.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors for any known issues or patches that may address this specific error.
Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand the expected data types and configurations.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWF_LOG055 error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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