Error- invalid step in path during schemaobject retrieval

Users have reported these errors that occur during the execution of Generate document in the Flow Execution Panel.

Symptom	Cause
When creating a document from a certain template, an error displays with the message "Error- Problem during compilation com.invenso.xbi.common.exceptions.SchemaException: Invalid step in path during schemaobject retrieval: /Contact in expression /Incident/CustomerId/Contact/Suffix"	This error is due to an invalid mapping in the template, which is most likely due to a missing field in the data set. This usually happens when CRM fields (that are mapped in the template) are removed or renamed.

Solution

Open the data set in the Smart Flows Project Console.

Select the Edit button.

This reloads all the fields.

Select the Save button.

In Microsoft Word, open the template.

Select the Refresh button.

This reloads the data set.

Remove all the mappings that map the missing field.

Solution

If you rename the field, this will also remove the error, follow the steps below for guidance on renaming a field.

Open the data set in the Smart Flows Project Console.

Select the Edit button.

The system reloads all the fields.

Rename the field to its new name.

Select the Save button.

In Microsoft Word, open the template.

Select the Refresh button.

The system reloads the data set.

Update the mappings of that particular field.

You must update the field mapping because the previous mapping still points to the previous name.