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