How To Fix WL496 - Error in container operation '& & &'; only '=' '<>' allowed on objects

WL496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Error in container operation '& & &'; only '=' '<>' allowed on objects

What causes this issue?

The container operation &v1& &v2& &v3& cannot be executed since the
operator &V2& is not defined for objects.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the container operation in the workflow definition. Restart the
workflow.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL496 - Error in container operation '& & &'; only '=' '<>' allowed on objects ?

  The SAP error message WL496, which states "Error in container operation '& & &'; only '=' '<>' allowed on objects," typically occurs in the context of container operations in SAP, particularly when working with container objects in ABAP or when dealing with certain data structures in SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by an invalid operation being performed on a container object. In SAP, container operations are used to manipulate data structures, and the error indicates that the operation attempted is not allowed. Specifically, it suggests that the operation is trying to use comparison operators other than '=' (equal) or '<>' (not equal), which are the only valid operators for certain types of objects in this context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Code: Check the ABAP code or the logic where the container operation is being performed. Ensure that you are only using the allowed