How To Fix 5W228 - Object &1 is not contained in path &2.

5W228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Object &1 is not contained in path &2.

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5W228 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W228, which states "Object &1 is not contained in path &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management. This error indicates that a specific object (like a task, workflow, or business object) is expected to be part of a defined path or sequence but is not found there.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object: The object specified in the error message (&1) is not included in the workflow path or sequence defined by &2.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or process may not be configured correctly, leading to the object not being recognized in the specified path.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the object to be missing.
  Versioning Issues: There may be different versions of the workflow or object, and the system is referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Inclusion: Verify that