How To Fix SWF_UTL_000026 - The current object refer. '&1' is not the defined object reference '&2'

SWF_UTL_000026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_UTL_000 - Messages for I/O - Service Class CL_SWF_IO_SERVICES

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The current object refer. '&1' is not the defined object reference '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_UTL_000026 - The current object refer. '&1' is not the defined object reference '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_UTL_000026 indicates that there is a mismatch between the current object reference and the defined object reference in the workflow. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is trying to access an object that is not correctly defined or does not exist in the expected context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Reference Mismatch: The error arises when the workflow is trying to reference an object (e.g., a business object or a task) that does not match the expected object reference defined in the workflow.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references that do not align with the actual objects in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the workflow instance, such as missing or deleted objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object References: Verify the object