How To Fix WF_CONT202 - Element & cannot be saved

WF_CONT202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Element & cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

The persistence set for workflow runtime can save simple data types,
flat, character-type structures and business objects.
References, strings, deep structures and classes cannot be saved with
the old persistence.

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?

Convert the persistence profile in the basic data of the Workflow
Builder to an XML persistence.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT202 - Element & cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF_CONT202 Element & cannot be saved
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The error WF_CONT202 indicates that a workflow container element could not be saved.
  This usually happens when there is an inconsistency or problem with the workflow container element's data or definition.
  Common causes include:
  The container element is defined as a reference to an object that does not exist or is not properly instantiated.
  The container element's data type or structure is incorrect or incompatible.
  The workflow container element is locked or the workflow is in a state that prevents changes.
  There is a problem with the underlying object or data that the container element refers to.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the workflow definition is incomplete or corrupted.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Container Element Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow and check the container elements.
  Verify that the element mentioned in the error