How To Fix WER067 - Item field &1 (&2) uses a predefined type. This is not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Item field &1 (&2) uses a predefined type. This is not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER067 - Item field &1 (&2) uses a predefined type. This is not supported. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER067 - Item field &1 (&2) uses a predefined type. This is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a predefined data type for an item field in a workflow container or a similar context where only elementary or custom-defined data types are allowed. In SAP Workflow, certain fields (especially container elements) must not be defined using predefined (standard) data types because the workflow engine requires explicit and compatible data types for processing.
  Predefined types are SAP standard data types (like CHAR, NUMC, INT4, etc.) that are not always supported in workflow container elements or other specific SAP objects that require custom or elementary types.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Predefined types are SAP standard data types defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Elementary types are basic data types that can be used in workflow containers.
  Workflow container elements should be defined using elementary or custom-defined types, not predefined types.
  Using predefined types in workflow container elements leads to incompatibility and the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the data type of the item field causing the error.
  Replace the predefined type with an elementary or custom-defined data type.
  
  For example, instead of using a predefined type like CHAR10, define a custom data element in the ABAP Dictionary with the desired length and use that.
  
  
  Adjust the workflow container element to use the new custom data element or an elementary type.
  Regenerate or re-import the workflow if necessary.
  
  
  Steps to fix:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Create a new data element or domain with the required attributes.
  Change the workflow container element's data type to this new data element.
  Save and activate the changes.
  Test the workflow again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow container elements must be compatible with the workflow engine.
  Predefined types are often not supported in workflow containers because they may not have the necessary metadata or compatibility.
  SAP Note or documentation on workflow container data types may provide additional guidance.
  This error is common when importing or modifying workflows that reference standard SAP data types directly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WER067 occurs because a workflow container item field uses a predefined SAP data type, which is not supported. The solution is to replace the predefined type with a custom-defined or elementary data type suitable for workflow containers.