How To Fix SWF_CST110 - *** CL_SWF_CST_PLVAR ***

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 110

• Message text: *** CL_SWF_CST_PLVAR ***

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST110 - *** CL_SWF_CST_PLVAR *** ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST110 is related to the SAP Workflow system, specifically concerning the handling of workflow container elements. The error typically indicates that there is an issue with the workflow container variable (PLVAR) that is being referenced in the workflow.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Container Elements: The workflow might be trying to access a container element that does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type of the container element and the actual data type being passed.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: The workflow might not be properly configured, leading to issues when it tries to access certain variables.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain container elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_CST110 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction SWDD).
  Ensure that all container elements are correctly defined and that they match the expected data types.
  
  
  
  Validate Container Elements:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 to check the workflow instances and see if there are any issues with the container elements.
  Ensure that the container elements being accessed in the workflow are correctly initialized and populated.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow to identify where the error is occurring.
  Set breakpoints in the relevant workflow steps to analyze the values of the container elements at runtime.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the required container elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  SWI1 (Work Item Selection)
  SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Workflow Logs: Review workflow logs for additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SWF_CST110 error in your SAP system.