How To Fix WFRE_CON217 - No reference modules found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFRE_CON - Messages for SAP R/3 to SAP F&R Connection

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No reference modules found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON217 - No reference modules found ?

  The SAP error message WFRE_CON217: No reference modules found typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. It indicates that the workflow runtime engine could not find any reference modules (also called container elements or binding references) that are required for the workflow step or task to execute properly.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or incorrect reference modules in the workflow definition: The workflow step or task is expected to have certain reference modules (container elements) defined, but none are found.
  Incorrect or incomplete binding: The workflow container elements are not properly bound to the task or step, so the system cannot find the necessary data objects.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Sometimes, after transporting workflows between systems, the reference modules might not be correctly imported or activated.
  Custom workflow objects or tasks missing reference modules: If you have custom tasks or methods, they might not have the required reference modules defined in the workflow builder.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Workflow Step or Task Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow and navigate to the step/task where the error occurs.
  Check the Container tab of the step/task to ensure that the reference modules (container elements) are defined.
  Verify that the container elements are correctly bound to the workflow container or task container.
  
  
  
  Verify Binding:
  
  Ensure that the container elements are properly bound to the workflow container or the task container.
  If the task is a standard SAP task, check if the task definition has the required reference modules.
  For custom tasks, make sure the reference modules are defined in the task and the binding is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to check the task definition.
  Verify that the task has the necessary reference modules defined.
  If missing, add the required reference modules.
  
  
  
  Activate Workflow Objects:
  
  Sometimes, the workflow objects or tasks might be inactive.
  Activate the workflow and related objects in SWDD or PFTC.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all related objects (tasks, container elements, methods) are transported and activated in the target system.
  Re-import or re-activate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debug the workflow runtime to see where it fails to find the reference modules.
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to find the work item and analyze the container content.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON217 for any patches or known issues.
  Workflow Container: The container is a data structure that holds all the data objects (reference modules) used in the workflow.
  Reference Modules: These are the data elements that a workflow step or task expects to receive or pass on.
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Look for documentation on workflow container and task binding.
  
  
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  Error
  WFRE_CON217: No reference modules found
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect reference modules/container elements in workflow step or task
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct container elements and binding in workflow builder (SWDD) and task (PFTC)
  
  
  Related Info
  Workflow container, task definition, activation, transport consistency, debugging tools
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or task is causing the error), I can help with more specific guidance.