How To Fix SWF_RLS_001160 - The left operand of operator '&1' must not be a table

SWF_RLS_001160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RLS_001 - Condition Evaluation and Rule Evaluation

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The left operand of operator '&1' must not be a table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RLS_001160 - The left operand of operator '&1' must not be a table ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RLS_001160 indicates that there is an issue with the use of an operator in a workflow or a related ABAP program where the left operand is expected to be a single value but is instead a table. This typically occurs in the context of workflow conditions or expressions where the syntax or logic is not correctly defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to use a table (internal table) as the left operand of an operator (like =, <>, >, etc.) that expects a single value.
  The condition or expression is incorrectly formulated, leading to a mismatch in expected data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Expression: Review the workflow condition or the ABAP code where the error occurs. Ensure that the left operand is a single value and not a table.
  Use Appropriate Indexing: If you need to compare a value from a table, make sure to