How To Fix /SRMSMC/FND_WFL008 - Container element &1 missing in workflow template &2

/SRMSMC/FND_WFL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/FND_WFL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Container element &1 missing in workflow template &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_WFL008 - Container element &1 missing in workflow template &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_WFL008 Container element &1 missing in workflow template &2 typically indicates that a required container element is not defined in the specified workflow template. This can occur in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other SAP workflow scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Container Element: The specified container element (denoted by &1) is not defined in the workflow template (denoted by &2). This can happen if the workflow template was modified or if there is a mismatch between the workflow definition and the expected data structure.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of expected elements.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow template was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport process that led to missing elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Template: 
  
  Go to the workflow template in the SAP system (using transaction code SWDD or SWETYPV).
  Verify that the