How To Fix SWRXI016 - Invalid type '&' for container element &

SWRXI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWRXI - XI: Import of Process Definitions to WebFlow Engine

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid type '&' for container element &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRXI016 - Invalid type '&' for container element & ?

  The SAP error message SWRXI016, which states "Invalid type '&' for container element &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow when there is a mismatch in the expected data type for a container element. This error can arise during the execution of a workflow when the system encounters a data type that it does not recognize or that is not compatible with the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the workflow is trying to use a data type that is not defined or is incompatible with the expected type for a specific container element.
  Incorrectly Defined Workflow: If the workflow has been modified or if there are changes in the data structure that are not reflected in the workflow definition, this can lead to such errors.
  Container Element Definition: The container element may have been defined incorrectly, or the data