How To Fix WF_CONT063 - Specify a type name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Specify a type name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT063 - Specify a type name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF_CONT063 - Specify a type name
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow Builder or when working with workflow container elements. It indicates that a required type name for a container element or a workflow object has not been specified. In other words, the system expects you to define the data type (such as a dictionary object type, structure, or table type) for a container element, but this information is missing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or modifying workflow container elements.
  When defining or changing container elements in a workflow step or task.
  When importing or generating workflow objects where type information is mandatory.
  When the workflow container element is created without assigning a data type.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Type Name:
  
  Go to the workflow container element that triggered the error.
  Enter the appropriate type name in the container element’s properties.
  The type name should be a valid SAP data dictionary type (e.g., a structure, table type, or