How To Fix WL612 - Object type & from container element & is incompatible with type &

WL612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Object type & from container element & is incompatible with type &

What causes this issue?

The instance linkage for the terminating event of the work item cannot
be entered since the object type &v1&, which is addressed via the
container element &v2&, is not a subtype of the type &v3&.

System Response

The action was aborted, the work item was not created.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the terminating event for this work item.
Ensure that the object type behind the container element specified in
the step definition of the workflow is a subtype of the object type for
which the terminating event is defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL612 - Object type & from container element & is incompatible with type & ?

  The SAP error message WL612 indicates that there is a type mismatch between the object type specified and the container element in the context of a workflow or a similar process. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain data type but receives a different one, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data type of the object being passed does not match the expected data type defined in the workflow or container element.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a workflow or a function module, the parameters may not be correctly mapped to the expected types.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been recent changes to the data structure or the workflow definition, it may lead to this error if the changes are not reflected in the relevant areas.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the workflow or object