How To Fix WD029 - The container does not contain a suitable element for the form data


WD029 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WD - Workflow definition

  • Message number: 029

  • Message text: The container does not contain a suitable element for the form data

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  • What causes this issue?

    A form needs a container element in the workflow container to hold the
    form data. The container element must refer to a structure. The
    workflow container does not have a container element that meets these
    requirements.
    If a start form is to be created, the import flag has to be set for the
    container element.

    System Response

    The wizard is not called.

    How to fix this error?

    Create a container element in the workflow container to hold the form
    data. This container element must refer to a structure. If necessary,
    set the import flag.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


WD029 - Details

  • The SAP error message WD029, "The container does not contain a suitable element for the form data," typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the Web Dynpro component is trying to bind a form to a data model, but it cannot find a suitable data element in the specified container.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Binding: The form is bound to a container that does not have the required data element or context node.
    Missing Context Node: The context node that the form is supposed to bind to may not be defined or may not be available in the current context.
    Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the context node may not match the expected data type for the form fields.
    Visibility Issues: The context node might be present but not visible or accessible due to scope or visibility settings.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Context Binding:
    
    Ensure that the form is correctly bound to the

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