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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow
Message number: 147
Message text: Container definition passed is empty
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W8147
- Container definition passed is empty ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8147: Container definition passed is empty:
Error Message
W8147: Container definition passed is empty
Cause
This warning message typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with container elements in workflows or function modules that expect a container definition.
SAP_WAPI_CREATE_CONTAINER
or similar workflow container-related functions without passing a valid container definition.To resolve this warning, you should:
Check the Container Definition:
SWDD
), verify that the container elements are properly defined for the relevant step.Initialize the Container Properly:
SAP_WAPI_CREATE_CONTAINER
, pass the correct container definition name.Verify Workflow Step Configuration:
Debugging:
Check for Missing or Incorrect Parameters:
SAP_WAPI_CREATE_CONTAINER
, SAP_WAPI_CONTAINER_GET
, SAP_WAPI_CONTAINER_SET
are commonly used for container operations.Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | W8147: Container definition passed is empty |
Cause | Container definition not provided or empty |
Solution | Ensure container definition is created and passed correctly; verify workflow step container setup |
Context | SAP Business Workflow, container handling |
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