How To Fix WF_CONT203 - Container &-& was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Container &-& was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT203 - Container &-& was not found ?

  The SAP error message WF_CONT203: Container &-& was not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. It indicates that the workflow runtime is trying to access a container element (a variable or parameter) that does not exist or is not available in the current workflow container.
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow container element (variable) referenced in the workflow step or method does not exist.
  The container element name is misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  The container element was not passed correctly from the previous step or from the calling program.
  The container element was deleted or not created due to a previous error or incorrect workflow design.
  The workflow step is trying to access a container element that is not defined in the container of the current workflow task or container.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP Business Workflow, each step or method has a container that holds data objects (variables). When a step tries to read or write a container element that is missing, the system raises this error.
  The message text is:
  WF_CONT203 Container &-& was not found
  where the placeholders &-& are replaced by the name of the missing container element.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the container element name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the container element that the workflow step is trying to access.
  Make sure the name matches exactly (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Check the workflow container definition:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and check the container elements defined at the workflow level.
  Check the container elements of the specific step or method where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check container mapping:
  
  Verify that the container element is properly mapped between steps.
  If the container element is supposed to be passed from a previous step, ensure that the mapping is correct.
  
  
  
  Check the method or function module interface:
  
  If the step calls a method or function module, check the interface parameters.
  Make sure the container element corresponds to the parameter name.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow start parameters:
  
  If the container element is expected to be passed at the start of the workflow, verify that the start event or the calling program provides it.
  
  
  
  Debug the workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to find the workflow instance.
  Use SWI2_DIAG to diagnose the workflow.
  Debug the workflow container to see which elements are present.
  
  
  
  Adjust the workflow design:
  
  If the container element is missing because it was never created, add it to the container.
  If the element is not needed, remove the reference to it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWUS - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container errors for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Business Workflow container elements and workflow design.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT203 Container &-& was not found
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow step tries to access a non-existent container element
  
  
  Solution
  Verify container element names, check container definitions and mappings, debug workflow
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, SWI1, SWUS, SWI2_DIAG
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact container element name or the workflow step where this occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.