How To Fix WF_CONT053 - Data type & not supported by workflow system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Data type & not supported by workflow system

What causes this issue?

A container element can only refer to the following data types:
Domain
Data element
Structure
Table type

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?

Create an appropriate data type in the ABAP Dictionary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT053 - Data type & not supported by workflow system ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT053: Data type & not supported by workflow system
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow container element is defined with a data type that the SAP Workflow system does not support. The workflow container is a structure that holds data used during the workflow execution, and it only supports certain data types. If you try to use a data type that is not recognized or supported by the workflow engine (for example, complex or custom data types that are not properly registered), this error is triggered.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Using a data type in the workflow container that is not a standard SAP data type or not properly defined in the workflow context.
  Using complex structures or table types that are not allowed or not supported.
  Passing an unsupported data type as a container element in a workflow task or step.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Type:
  
  Identify the data type causing the error