How To Fix W8160 - Lines that cannot be processed in the binding definition will be deleted

W8160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Lines that cannot be processed in the binding definition will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8160 - Lines that cannot be processed in the binding definition will be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8160: "Lines that cannot be processed in the binding definition will be deleted":
  
  Error Message:
  W8160 - Lines that cannot be processed in the binding definition will be deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe or SAP Smart Forms when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the data binding definition and the actual data structure or data lines being processed.
  More specifically:
  
  The form processing engine tries to bind data lines (e.g., table rows or repeating elements) to the form fields.
  Some lines or entries in the data source cannot be matched or processed according to the binding definition specified in the form.
  These unmatched lines are therefore ignored or deleted during the form processing.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The binding definition in the form does not correctly reflect the structure or number of lines in the data source.
  The data source