How To Fix WF_CONT067 - Class & is not a general class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Class & is not a general class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT067 - Class & is not a general class ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_CONT067: Class & is not a general class
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a class that is expected to be a "general class" (i.e., a class that can be used in the workflow container or as a container element) is not recognized as such. In SAP Workflow, certain classes must be defined as "general classes" to be used in container elements or as workflow container objects.
  Specifically, the error means that the class you are trying to use in the workflow container or as a container element is not flagged as a general class in the Class Builder (transaction SE24).
  
  Explanation:
  
  General Class in SAP is a class that is not a local class or interface and is available for use in various contexts, including workflow containers.
  Workflow container elements often require the class to be a general class so that the workflow engine can instantiate and handle the object properly.
  If the class is local, or an interface, or not properly defined, the workflow engine throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Class in SE24:
  
  Go to transaction SE24 (Class Builder).
  Enter the class name that caused the error.
  Check if the class is a general class.
  
  
  
  Make the Class a General Class:
  
  If the class is local or not a general class, you need to create or use a general class.
  General classes are global classes created in SE24 and are not local classes inside programs or function groups.
  
  
  
  Use a Suitable Class:
  
  If the class cannot be changed (e.g., standard SAP class), consider using a different class that is a general class.
  Alternatively, create a wrapper general class that encapsulates the required functionality.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Container Element:
  
  In the workflow container, ensure that the container element is defined with a data type that corresponds to a general class.
  You can check and adjust the container element data type in the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  
  
  
  Transport and Activate:
  
  After making changes, activate the class and transport it if necessary.
  Test the workflow again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when custom classes or local classes are used in workflow container elements.
  SAP Workflow requires container elements to be typed with general classes or data types that the workflow engine can handle.
  Interfaces or local classes cannot be used directly as container element types.
  If you are using a standard SAP class, verify if it is intended for workflow use.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT067: Class & is not a general class
  
  
  Cause
  The class used in the workflow container is not a general (global) class.
  
  
  Solution
  Use a global general class in SE24; adjust container element data type accordingly.
  
  
  Transaction
  SE24 (Class Builder), SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  
  
  Notes
  Local classes or interfaces cannot be used as container element types in workflows.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying which class is causing the issue or how to create a general class, please provide the class name or workflow details.