How To Fix WF_CONT141 - The element chosen is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: The element chosen is not available

What causes this issue?

The selection always displays all container elements. Elements that
have an incompatible data type are shown inactive and cannot be chosen.

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?

Choose an active container element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT141 - The element chosen is not available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_CONT141 - The element chosen is not available
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the workflow tries to access or use a workflow container element (a variable or data object) that does not exist or is not defined in the current workflow context. Essentially, the workflow step or task is referring to a container element that has not been created, has been deleted, or is misspelled.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The container element name used in the workflow step or method does not match any element in the workflow container.  
  The container element was removed or renamed in the workflow definition but the step still references the old name.  
  The workflow container element is expected to be passed from a calling workflow or task but is missing.  
  The workflow container element is not properly initialized or created before being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow definition and check the container elements defined at the workflow level.
  Verify that the element name referenced in the step or method matches exactly with the container element name.
  
  
  
  Check Step Container:
  
  Check the container elements of the specific step or task where the error occurs.
  Make sure the element is mapped correctly from the workflow container to the step container.
  
  
  
  Check Method or Task Parameters:
  
  If the step calls a method or task, verify that the input parameters correspond to existing container elements.
  Ensure that the parameters are correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Confirm there are no spelling mistakes or case sensitivity issues in the container element names.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Calls:
  
  If the workflow is called by another workflow or program, ensure that the required container elements are passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-Generate or Re-Import:
  
  Sometimes re-importing or regenerating the workflow or task can fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to trace the workflow and identify exactly where the error occurs.
  Debug the workflow to see which container element is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit and check container elements)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWUS - Workflow Trace (for detailed debugging)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container issues.
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Container Elements.
  
  
  
  General Tips:
  
  Always maintain consistent naming conventions for container elements.
  When modifying workflows, update all references to container elements.
  Use the workflow builder’s container tab to manage and verify container elements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WF_CONT141 indicates a missing or unavailable container element in the workflow. The fix involves verifying and correcting the container element definitions and mappings in the workflow and its steps. Proper debugging and checking of workflow logs help pinpoint the exact cause.