How To Fix WF_CONT060 - Choose a data type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Choose a data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT060 - Choose a data type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_CONT060 - Choose a data type
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system expects you to specify a data type for a container element, but no data type has been selected or assigned. Typically, this happens during the creation or modification of a workflow container element where the data type is mandatory but missing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While defining or editing container elements in a workflow template.
  When importing or copying workflow objects and the data type information is incomplete.
  When creating a new container element and the data type field is left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Data Type:
  
  Go to the workflow container element maintenance screen.
  Select the container element that triggered the error.
  Choose the appropriate data type from the list of available SAP data types or custom data types.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Type Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data type you assign is consistent with the expected data used in the workflow step or task.
  If you are using a custom data type, verify that it is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Use the F4 Help:
  
  When selecting the data type, use the F4 help (value help) to pick the correct data type to avoid typos or invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Transport and Import Issues:
  
  If the error appears after transporting workflow objects, check if the data types exist in the target system.
  Import missing data types or adjust the workflow container elements accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit workflow templates and container elements)
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check task container elements)
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to check object container elements)
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Container Elements
  SAP Notes related to workflow container data types (search for WF_CONT060 in SAP Support Portal)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always define container elements with explicit data types.
  Use standard SAP data types or well-defined custom types.
  Validate workflows after changes to container elements.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider checking the workflow logs (SWI1) for more detailed error messages or consult SAP support with the workflow template and container element details.