How To Fix 3G836 - The container can only be displayed for process steps


3G836 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

  • Message number: 836

  • Message text: The container can only be displayed for process steps

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  • What causes this issue?

    Containers are stored with a specific process step. They can only be
    displayed for process steps.

    How to fix this error?

    Place the cursor on a process step and choose the function again.

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3G836 - Details

  • The SAP error message 3G836 ("The container can only be displayed for process steps") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Management when you are trying to access or display a container that is not associated with a process step. This error indicates that the system expects the container to be linked to a specific process step, but it is not.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Context: The container you are trying to access is not linked to a valid process step. This can happen if you are trying to display a container in a context where it is not applicable. Workflow
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration, such as missing or incorrectly defined process steps. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the container in the current context.
    Solution: Check Process Steps: Ensure that you are trying to access the container in the context

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