How To Fix WF_CONT116 - Local type &1 for type &2 corresponds to active structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Local type &1 for type &2 corresponds to active structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT116 - Local type &1 for type &2 corresponds to active structure ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WF_CONT116 Local type &1 for type &2 corresponds to active structure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow Builder when you try to define or use a local data type that has the same name as an active (global) structure in the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC). In other words, the workflow local type you are creating or referencing conflicts with an existing global structure because they share the same name.
  
  Local type: A type defined locally within the workflow container or workflow definition.
  Active structure: A globally defined structure in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  SAP does not allow a local type in the workflow container to have the same name as an existing global structure because it leads to ambiguity and conflicts during runtime.
  
  When does it happen?
  
  When you create or import a local container element in the workflow with a type name that matches an existing global structure.
  When you try to activate or save the workflow container or workflow definition with such conflicting types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the local type:
  
  Change the name of the local type in the workflow container to a unique name that does not conflict with any global structure.
  
  
  Use the global structure directly:
  
  Instead of creating a local type with the same name, use the existing global structure as the container element type.
  
  
  Check the container elements:
  
  Review the workflow container elements and their types to ensure no local types have names identical to global structures.
  
  
  Adjust the workflow design:
  
  If the local type is necessary, rename it to something unique (e.g., prefix with Z_ or Y_ or add suffixes) to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder, where you define workflow container elements and their types.
  Transaction SE11: ABAP Dictionary, where global structures are defined.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to workflow container type conflicts.
  Best Practice: Always use unique names for local types in workflows to avoid conflicts with global dictionary objects.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Local type name conflicts with an active global structure name in the workflow container.
  
  
  Cause
  Local type &1 has the same name as global structure &2.
  
  
  Solution
  Rename the local type or use the global structure directly to avoid naming conflicts.
  
  
  Where to check
  Workflow Builder (SWDD), ABAP Dictionary (SE11)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the conflicting types or renaming them, you can check the workflow container elements in SWDD and compare their types with global structures in SE11.
  
  Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide on how to fix this in your workflow!