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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWF_FLEX_ENGINE - Workflow: Flexible Engine
Message number: 010
Message text: Parent container not found (Nodeid="&1")
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SWF_FLEX_ENGINE010
- Parent container not found (Nodeid="&1") ?The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE010 with the description "Parent container not found (Nodeid='&1')" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when the system is unable to locate a parent container for a specific node in the workflow.
Cause:
- Missing Parent Node: The most common cause of this error is that the workflow instance is trying to reference a parent node that does not exist or has been deleted.
- Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the workflow, such as incorrect node IDs or misconfigured workflow steps.
- Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the workflow tables.
- Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there might be missing dependencies or objects that were not transported correctly.
Solution:
- Check Workflow Definition: Verify the workflow definition in the SAP system to ensure that all nodes and their relationships are correctly defined. Make sure that the parent node exists and is active.
- Recreate the Workflow: If the workflow definition is corrupted, consider recreating the workflow or restoring it from a backup.
- Check Workflow Logs: Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to check the logs for more details about the error and identify the specific node causing the issue.
- Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the workflow database tables to ensure that all necessary entries are present. You can use transaction codes like SWU_OBUF to check for inconsistencies.
- Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
- SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that resolve the issue.
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