How To Fix WF_CONT117 - Local type &1 for type &2 could not be created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Local type &1 for type &2 could not be created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT117 - Local type &1 for type &2 could not be created. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT117 Local type &1 for type &2 could not be created.
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow environment when the system tries to create a local type (a local data type used within the workflow container) for a given global type but fails. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The name of the local type that the system attempted to create.
  &2: The name of the global type for which the local type was to be created.
  
  The failure to create the local type usually happens because:
  
  The global type (&2) is not properly defined or incomplete.
  The global type is a complex or deep structure that the workflow container cannot handle.
  There is a missing or inconsistent data dictionary object related to the global type.
  The workflow container is trying to create a local type for a type that is not supported or not transportable.
  There might be authorization issues or system inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When importing or activating workflows.
  When the workflow runtime tries to instantiate container elements.
  When the workflow container is being generated or refreshed.
  When a new workflow is created or modified and the container types are generated.
  
  
  How to solve / Troubleshoot
  
  
  Check the global type definition (&2):
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the global data type (&2).
  Verify that the type is active and correctly defined.
  If it is a structure or table type, ensure all components are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Simplify the global type if possible:
  
  If the type is very complex or contains deep nested structures, try to simplify it.
  Avoid using types that contain references to objects or unsupported data types.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the workflow container:
  
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), try to regenerate or refresh the container.
  Sometimes deleting and re-adding the container element helps.
  
  
  
  Check for transport or system inconsistencies:
  
  If the type was recently transported, ensure the transport was successful.
  Run consistency checks in the data dictionary (SE11).
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create types in the workflow container.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WF_CONT117.
  Sometimes SAP releases patches or notes for specific issues with workflow container types.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) — to manage workflows and containers.
  Transaction SE11 — to check and maintain data dictionary types.
  SAP Help on Workflow container and data types.
  SAP Notes related to workflow container errors.
  
  
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  Error
  WF_CONT117 Local type &1 for type &2 could not be created.
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow container cannot create a local type for the specified global type.
  
  
  Common reasons
  Invalid or incomplete global type, complex nested structures, missing data dictionary objects.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and fix the global type definition, simplify the type, regenerate container, check transports and authorizations.
  
  
  Tools
  SE11, SWDD, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1 and &2, I can help you analyze the specific type causing the problem.