How To Fix WF_CONT103 - Field & does not exist in structure & - Processing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Field & does not exist in structure & - Processing not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT103 - Field & does not exist in structure & - Processing not possible ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT103: Field & does not exist in structure & - Processing not possible
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during workflow processing when the workflow container tries to access a field that does not exist in the specified container structure. In other words, the workflow step or task is trying to read or write a field that is not defined in the container element's data structure.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The container element was incorrectly defined or modified.
  The workflow was transported or changed, but the container structure was not updated accordingly.
  A mismatch between the workflow container and the underlying data object or structure.
  Custom workflow steps or methods referencing non-existent fields.
  Changes in the underlying business object or BOR (Business Object Repository) structure that are not reflected in the workflow container.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and navigate to the container.
  Verify that the field mentioned in the error message exists