How To Fix WF_CONT069 - Category & is not supported by the workflow system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Category & is not supported by the workflow system

What causes this issue?

The category identifies the type of an object (such as business object
or ABAP class). The workflow system only supports certain categories.

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?

Chose another category.

Procedure for System Administrators

The list of categories supported is available in the table
<AB>SWF_CATIDS</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT069 - Category & is not supported by the workflow system ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT069: Category & is not supported by the workflow system
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow container element is assigned a category that is not recognized or supported by the SAP workflow system. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual category name that caused the issue.
  In SAP Workflow, container elements have categories such as Object, Reference, Value, etc. If a container element is assigned a category that is invalid, misspelled, or not defined in the system, the workflow runtime raises this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect category assignment in the workflow container element definition.
  Custom container elements with unsupported or incorrectly defined categories.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the workflow definitions are incomplete or corrupted.
  Using categories that are not standard or not supported in the current SAP system version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Container Element Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and navigate to the container elements.
  Verify the category assigned to the container element that causes the error.
  Ensure the category is one of the supported types: Object, Reference, Value, Table, etc.
  
  
  
  Correct the Category:
  
  If the category is incorrect or misspelled, correct it to a valid category.
  For example, if you intended to use an object reference, the category should be Object.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Container Elements:
  
  If you are using custom container elements or custom categories, verify that they are properly defined and supported.
  Avoid using unsupported or non-standard categories.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and definitions were transported correctly.
  Re-import or re-activate the workflow if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  Sometimes, system patches or updates fix inconsistencies in workflow container handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Workflow Container Categories:
  
  Object: Workflow container element holds an object reference (e.g., BUS object instance).
  Reference: Reference to another container element.
  Value: Simple data type (integer, string, etc.).
  Table: Table type container element.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on container elements and categories.
  SAP Community forums and SAP Notes for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact category name that caused the error, I can help you verify if it is valid or suggest the correct category.