How To Fix WF_CONT114 - Nested Tables Can Be Accessed Using Context Menu

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Nested Tables Can Be Accessed Using Context Menu

What causes this issue?

The workflow system allows structures to be used that contain
structures or tables. Only fields of the first hierarchy level can be
displayed and edited in the editor.

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?

If a structure contains one or multiple tables, these can be edited in
a separate editor. You can call the editor by right mouse-clicking.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT114 - Nested Tables Can Be Accessed Using Context Menu ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_CONT114 - Nested Tables Can Be Accessed Using Context Menu
  
  1. Cause:
  This message is an information or warning message related to the handling of nested tables in SAP Workflow container elements. It typically appears when you try to access or manipulate nested tables directly in the workflow container using the standard container editor.
  
  Nested tables in SAP Workflow containers are complex data types (tables within tables or tables of structures) that cannot be directly edited or viewed in the standard container editor.
  The system informs you that nested tables cannot be accessed or edited directly in the container editor but must be accessed via the context menu or through specific tools or methods designed to handle nested tables.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  To view or edit nested tables in the workflow container, use the context menu (right-click menu) in the container editor.
  The context menu provides options like "Display Nested Table" or "Edit Nested Table", which open a specialized editor for nested tables.
  Alternatively, you can use ABAP code or workflow container operations to manipulate nested tables programmatically.
  If you are trying to debug or analyze the workflow container, use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check container contents or use the workflow builder's container editor with the context menu.
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  SAP Workflow Container: The container holds data objects used in the workflow. Nested tables are complex container elements.
  Context Menu Usage: Right-click on the nested table container element to access options for viewing or editing.
  SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to workflow container handling and nested tables if you encounter issues beyond this message.
  Transactions:  
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to design and edit workflows)  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow runs)  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis  
  
  
  ABAP Debugging: You can debug workflows and inspect container contents programmatically if needed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to access nested tables directly in the workflow container editor (not allowed).
  
  
  Solution
  Use the context menu (right-click) to access nested tables or manipulate them via ABAP.
  
  
  Info
  Nested tables are complex container elements; use workflow tools or code for handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you need to manipulate nested tables frequently, consider creating custom container operations or ABAP methods to handle these data structures more efficiently within your workflows.