How To Fix WF_CONT061 - Specify a structure and a data field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Specify a structure and a data field

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WF_CONT061: Specify a structure and a data field:
  
  Error Message
  WF_CONT061: Specify a structure and a data field
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you are defining or using container elements, and the system expects you to specify both:
  
  A structure (a data type or table type), and
  A data field (a component or field within that structure)
  
  but one or both of these are missing or incorrectly specified.
  In other words, when you define a container element in a workflow step or task, you must specify the exact structure (data type) and the field within that structure that the container element corresponds to. If you leave either the structure or the data field blank, or if the data field does not exist in the specified structure, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or editing container elements in a workflow task or step.
  When mapping container elements between tasks or between a task and the workflow container.
  When importing or copying workflow objects where container elements are not properly defined.
  When using the Workflow Builder or SWDD transaction and defining container elements.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Specify the Structure:
  
  Ensure that the container element has a valid structure (data type) assigned.
  The structure must be a valid ABAP data type or a dictionary structure.
  
  
  
  Specify the Data Field:
  
  Within the specified structure, specify the exact data field (component) that the container element should refer to.
  The data field must exist in the structure.
  
  
  
  Check Container Element Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow container or task container.
  Edit the container element.
  Make sure both the structure and the data field are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the structure and confirm the data field exists.
  If the data field does not exist, either correct the field name or choose a different structure.
  
  
  
  Re-assign or Re-map Container Elements:
  
  If the error occurs during container mapping, re-map the container elements ensuring both structure and field are specified.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Workflow Container: The container is a data storage area in workflows that holds data objects (container elements) passed between tasks.
  Container Elements: Each element must be linked to a data type and a field within that type to ensure data consistency.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit workflows and containers)
  PFTC - Task maintenance (to edit task containers)
  SE11 - ABAP Dictionary (to check structures and fields)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT061: Specify a structure and a data field
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect structure or data field in container element definition
  
  
  Solution
  Specify both a valid structure and a valid data field in the container element
  
  
  Where to fix
  Workflow container or task container definition in SWDD or PFTC
  
  
  Check with
  SE11 for structure and field validation
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encountered this error, I can help with more specific steps.