How To Fix SWF_BND_001113 - Container expected as source or target for this statement

SWF_BND_001113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Container expected as source or target for this statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001113 - Container expected as source or target for this statement ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001113 indicates that there is an issue with the binding of a container in a workflow. Specifically, it suggests that a container is expected as a source or target for a particular statement, but it is not being provided correctly.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when:
  
  A workflow step is trying to access a container element that is not defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  The workflow definition has a mismatch between the expected data types or structures.
  There may be a missing or incorrectly configured binding in the workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow in the SAP Business Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Review the workflow steps and ensure that all container elements are correctly defined and referenced.
  
  
  
  Verify Container Bindings:
  
  Ensure that the source and target bindings for the workflow steps are correctly set up.
  Check if the container elements