How To Fix WD239 - Workflow container corrected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Workflow container corrected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD239 - Workflow container corrected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD239 - Workflow container corrected
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message WD239 typically appears in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Web Dynpro ABAP when the workflow container has been automatically corrected or adjusted by the system. This usually happens when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the expected container elements and the actual data passed to the workflow.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The workflow container does not contain all the required elements or has elements with incorrect types.  
  The container elements have been changed (e.g., renamed or deleted) in the workflow definition but the runtime container still contains old or inconsistent data.  
  The workflow runtime engine detects and corrects these inconsistencies automatically to avoid runtime errors.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The workflow container is a data structure that holds all the data objects (parameters) passed between workflow steps. If the container is inconsistent, the workflow engine tries to "correct" it by adjusting the container elements to match the current workflow definition.
  The message WD239 is informational and indicates that such a correction has taken place.
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Definition:  
  
  Verify the container elements in the workflow definition (transaction PFTC or SWDD).  
  Ensure that all required container elements are correctly defined with the proper data types.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Data:  
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow instances and their container contents.  
  Look for inconsistencies or missing container elements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Logic:  
  
  If the workflow was recently changed (e.g., container elements added/removed), ensure that all calling programs or steps pass the correct container data.  
  Update any custom code or event handlers that fill the container.
  
  
  
  Re-generate or Re-activate Workflow:  
  
  Sometimes re-activating the workflow or re-generating the container elements can help synchronize the definitions.
  
  
  
  Ignore if Informational:  
  
  If the message appears but the workflow runs correctly, it can be considered informational.  
  However, frequent occurrences may indicate underlying issues that should be fixed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder  
  PFTC - Task Maintenance  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container issues for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:  
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Business Workflow container elements and error messages.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Workflow container elements mismatch or inconsistency detected at runtime.  
  Effect: SAP automatically corrects the container to match the workflow definition.  
  Solution: Verify and correct workflow container definitions and data passed to the workflow; re-activate workflow if needed.  
  Message Type: Informational (can be ignored if no functional issues occur).
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.