How To Fix SWF_UTL_000200 - No container was passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_UTL_000 - Messages for I/O - Service Class CL_SWF_IO_SERVICES

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No container was passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_UTL_000200 - No container was passed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_UTL_000200 ("No container was passed") typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that a workflow instance is trying to access a container (which holds data relevant to the workflow) but no container has been provided or initialized.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Container Initialization: The workflow might not have been properly initialized, leading to the absence of a container.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow definition may have issues, such as missing or incorrectly defined container elements.
  Programming Errors: If custom code is involved (e.g., in a method or task), it may not be correctly passing the container.
  Workflow Instance Issues: The workflow instance may have been started without the necessary data being passed to it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Initialization:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is being initialized correctly. This includes checking that all necessary parameters and data are being passed when the workflow is started.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction code SWDD) and verify that all required container elements are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code involved, use the debugger to trace the execution and ensure that the container is being passed correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect logic that might lead to the container not being populated.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Instance:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 to monitor the workflow instance and check if it has been started with the correct parameters. If necessary, restart the workflow with the correct data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow thoroughly to ensure that the error does not recur and that the workflow behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create or modify workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to monitor and manage workflow instances.
  SWI2_FREQ: To analyze workflow instances based on frequency.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and containers.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SWF_UTL_000200 error and implement a solution to resolve it.