How To Fix WF_CONT072 - Business object &1 does not have a node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Business object &1 does not have a node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT072 - Business object &1 does not have a node &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WF_CONT072: Business object &1 does not have a node &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow environment when the workflow container tries to access a node (container element) that does not exist in the specified business object.
  
  &1 = Business Object name (e.g., BUS1006)
  &2 = Node name (container element) that is being accessed but is not defined in the business object’s container structure.
  
  In other words, the workflow is trying to reference a container element (node) that is not part of the business object’s container definition.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect container element name: The workflow or task container references a node that is misspelled or does not exist.
  Wrong business object used: The workflow is using a business object that does not have the expected container element.
  Custom container element missing: If the business object was extended or customized, the container element might not have been properly added or activated.
  Outdated workflow or task: The workflow or task was created or modified before the business object container was changed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: The business object definition might differ between development and production systems.
  
  
  How to Check:
  
  
  Check the business object container structure:
  
  Use transaction SWO1.
  Enter the business object name (&1).
  Go to the Container tab.
  Verify if the node (&2) exists in the container.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow container or task container:
  
  Use transaction PFTC for tasks or SWDD for workflows.
  Check the container elements used and verify if they match the business object container.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow step or method call:
  
  Verify if the method or event is trying to access the node that does not exist.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Correct the container element name:
  
  Fix the spelling or name of the container element in the workflow or task container to match the business object container.
  
  
  
  Use the correct business object:
  
  Ensure the workflow uses the correct business object that contains the required container element.
  
  
  
  Extend the business object container (if needed):
  
  If a custom container element is required, extend the business object container in SWO1.
  Add the missing node and activate the business object.
  
  
  
  Adjust the workflow or task container:
  
  Remove or replace references to the non-existing node.
  
  
  
  Transport and synchronize objects:
  
  Make sure the business object and workflow definitions are consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when workflows are modified or customized.
  Always check the business object container before referencing container elements.
  Use SWO1 to explore business objects and their containers.
  Use SWDD to check workflow container elements.
  Use PFTC to check task container elements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT072: Business object &1 does not have a node &2
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow container references a non-existing node in the business object container
  
  
  Solution
  Correct container element name, use correct business object, or extend business object container
  
  
  Transactions
  SWO1 (Business Object), SWDD (Workflow), PFTC (Task)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific business object and node names, I can help you with more precise instructions.