How To Fix WF016 - Error transferring data to MEMORY (object &)

WF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error transferring data to MEMORY (object &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF016 - Error transferring data to MEMORY (object &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF016 - Error transferring data to MEMORY (object &)
  
  
  Cause:
  The error WF016 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system fails to transfer data to the memory container during workflow execution. This usually happens because:
  
  The workflow container object (variable) is not properly defined or initialized.
  There is a mismatch between the data type of the container element and the data being passed.
  The object referenced in the workflow container does not exist or is not accessible.
  The memory area used for the workflow container is corrupted or insufficient.
  There is an issue with the workflow task or step trying to pass data to the container.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, data is passed between steps using the workflow container. Each container element has a name and a data type. When a step tries to transfer data to a container element, the system checks if the data type matches and if the container element exists. If this