How To Fix WF_CONT054 - Invalid data type & - Choose a valid data type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Invalid data type & - Choose a valid data type

What causes this issue?

A container element can only refer to elementary data types with
variable lengths (such as <AB>CHAR</> or <AB>NUMC</>). Data types with
a fixed length should be designated ABAP Dictionary types.

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 for this data element in the ABAP
Dictionary and enter it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT054 - Invalid data type & - Choose a valid data type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_CONT054 Invalid data type & - Choose a valid data type
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when an invalid or unsupported data type is assigned to a container element or a workflow step parameter. The workflow container or step expects a specific data type, but the provided data type does not match or is not recognized by the system.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Assigning a data type that is not defined or not supported in the workflow container.
  Using a custom data type that is not properly declared or transported.
  Typographical errors in the data type name.
  Mismatch between the data type expected by the workflow step and the one provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Type Definition:
  
  Verify that the data type used in the workflow container or step parameter is valid and exists in the system.
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the data type.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Type:
  
  If the data type is incorrect or misspelled, correct it to a valid one.
  For custom data types, ensure they are properly created and activated in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (SWDD).
  Check the container elements and their data types.
  Change any invalid data types to valid ones.
  
  
  
  Check Step Parameters:
  
  Verify the input/output parameters of workflow steps.
  Ensure the data types match the expected types.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If you recently created or changed a data type, ensure it is transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Data Types:
  
  Prefer using standard SAP data types or business object types to avoid compatibility issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to check workflow errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container data types if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow container elements and data types.
  SAP Workflow Developer Guide.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WF_CONT054 Invalid data type & - Choose a valid data type indicates that the workflow container or step parameter has an invalid or unrecognized data type. To fix it, verify and correct the data type in the workflow container or step parameters, ensuring it matches a valid and activated data type in the system.