How To Fix WD249 - Workflow container changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Workflow container changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD249 - Workflow container changed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WD249 - Workflow container changed:
  
  SAP Error Message: WD249 - Workflow container changed
  
  Cause:
  The error WD249 occurs when the workflow container has been modified unexpectedly during the execution of a workflow step. This typically means that the container's content was changed after the workflow step started, which can lead to inconsistencies or unexpected behavior.
  More specifically:
  
  The workflow container is a data structure that holds all the context data (variables, objects) used by the workflow.
  If the container is changed (e.g., a container element is added, deleted, or modified) during the processing of a workflow step, SAP detects this and raises the WD249 error.
  This can happen if:
  
  A method or function module called during the workflow step modifies the container.
  There is a custom code or enhancement that changes the container unexpectedly.
  The container is changed in a user exit or BAdI during the workflow execution.
  The workflow step is reprocessed or restarted and the container state is inconsistent.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WD249 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  Review any custom code (methods, function modules, user exits, BAdIs) that are called during the workflow step.
  Ensure that none of these modify the workflow container directly.
  If modification is necessary, it should be done carefully and preferably before the workflow step starts.
  
  
  
  Avoid Container Changes During Step Execution:
  
  The workflow container should be stable during the execution of a step.
  If you need to update container elements, do it before the step or after it completes, not during.
  
  
  
  Use Container Operations Properly:
  
  Use the standard container operations (e.g., SAP_WAPI_CONTAINER_GET, SAP_WAPI_CONTAINER_SET) correctly.
  Avoid direct manipulation of container internals.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  Verify the step definition in the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Ensure that the container elements are correctly mapped and no conflicting changes are made.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugger to trace where the container is changed.
  Set breakpoints in the methods or function modules called by the workflow step.
  Check the container content before and after the step execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Check for relevant SAP Notes that might address bugs related to WD249.
  Apply any recommended patches or support packages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Container: The container is a key concept in SAP Business Workflow. It holds all the data objects that the workflow step uses.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder, used to design and analyze workflows.
  Transaction SWI1: Workflow log, useful to analyze workflow errors.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflow container and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WD249 for specific fixes or known issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WD249 - Workflow container changed
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow container modified during step execution, causing inconsistency
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid changing container during step execution; review custom code; debug container changes
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Workflow Log), Debugger
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow, which step, custom code involved), I can help you with more specific guidance.