How To Fix SWF_RUN_SERVICES012 - Attachment source type '&1' not supported (Id: '&2')

SWF_RUN_SERVICES012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_SERVICES - Workflow: Services

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Attachment source type '&1' not supported (Id: '&2')

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SWF_RUN_SERVICES012 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES012 indicates that there is an issue with the attachment source type in a workflow. Specifically, the message states that the attachment source type specified (denoted by &1) is not supported for the given ID (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when trying to access or process attachments that are not recognized or supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Attachment Type: The attachment source type specified in the workflow is not configured or recognized by the SAP system. This could happen if the attachment type is custom or if there is a misconfiguration.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for handling the specified attachment type may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: The ID provided may not correspond to a valid attachment or may have been deleted or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attachment Source Type: Verify the attachment source type (&1)