How To Fix WF_CONT002 - &1 is not a valid element name

WF_CONT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 is not a valid element name

What causes this issue?

The ID of a container element must begin with a letter, and can contain
letters, digits and underscores (_) in any sequence after that. The ID
must be at least two characters long. The maximum length is 32
characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an ID that adheres to these conventions.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WF_CONT002 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT002 &1 is not a valid element name
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the workflow container element name specified (represented by &1 in the message) is not valid.
  This usually happens when:
  The container element name used in the workflow step or in the workflow container does not exist.
  There is a typo or mismatch in the container element name.
  The container element has been deleted or not properly defined in the workflow container.
  The workflow is trying to access or bind to a container element that is not declared or is incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to start or execute a workflow and the system tries to access a container element that is not valid.
  When you try to assign or map container elements in workflow steps or tasks.
  During workflow import/export or transport if