How To Fix SWK019 - Invalid container element type &1

SWK019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWK - Messages for Workflow - Workplace Plug-In 4.0B

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Invalid container element type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWK019 - Invalid container element type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWK019 "Invalid container element type &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there is an issue with the type of a container element being used in a workflow. The container is a data structure that holds variables and values that are used during the execution of a workflow.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The container element type being referenced is not valid or does not match the expected type. This can happen if the workflow is trying to use a data type that is not defined or is incompatible with the expected type.
  
  
  Changes in Workflow Definition: If the workflow definition has been modified (e.g., changes in the data types of container elements) but the workflow instance is still trying to use the old definition, this can lead to type mismatches.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Container Elements: