How To Fix W8147 - Container definition passed is empty

W8147 - Overview

• 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 - Details

• 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.
  
  The container is a data structure used in workflows to pass data between steps.
  The message indicates that the container definition (i.e., the structure or template that defines what data the container should hold) has not been provided or is empty.
  This can happen if:
  The container has not been properly initialized.
  The container definition was not passed to a function module or method that requires it.
  There is a programming or configuration error where the container is expected but missing.
  The workflow step or method is called without the necessary container data.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When calling function modules like SAP_WAPI_CREATE_CONTAINER or similar workflow container-related functions without passing