How To Fix SWF_CPPV_EVENT050 - Workflow Container (Instance ID: &1) not found

SWF_CPPV_EVENT050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CPPV_EVENT - Provides Error Messages for eventsubscriptions

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Workflow Container (Instance ID: &1) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CPPV_EVENT050 - Workflow Container (Instance ID: &1) not found ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CPPV_EVENT050 indicates that a workflow container instance could not be found for a specified instance ID. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is trying to access a workflow container that does not exist or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Instance ID Not Found: The specified instance ID may not exist in the database, possibly due to deletion or because it was never created.
  Workflow Termination: The workflow instance may have terminated unexpectedly, leading to the loss of the container.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the workflow container.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to attempts to access non-existent containers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Instance ID: Verify that the instance ID you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the workflow logs or using transaction codes like SWI1 (Work