How To Fix SWRD225 - Container element '&' refers to object type & -> a conversion takes place

SWRD225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWRD - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces of Definition

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Container element '&' refers to object type & -> a conversion takes place

What causes this issue?

The output format does not allow you to use object references as a data
element.
However, it is normal to encapsulate data in an object in the SAP
System. Generally, data is displayed as an object attribute.
So you can describe the bindings in the output format, an object is
converted to a structure. The fields of the structure describe the
object attribute.

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?

The conversion takes place automatically within SAP Systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRD225 - Container element '&' refers to object type & -> a conversion takes place ?

  The SAP error message SWRD225 indicates that there is a problem with a container element in a workflow. Specifically, it refers to a situation where a container element is trying to reference an object type, and a conversion is taking place. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where data types and object references need to be correctly aligned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The container element is defined with a specific data type, but the object type it is trying to reference does not match this data type. This can happen if the workflow is expecting a certain type of object (e.g., a business object) but is receiving a different type.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the container element to the object type may not be correctly set up, leading to a conversion attempt that fails.
  Changes in Object Types: If there have been changes to the object types or the definitions