How To Fix WFRE_CON217 - No reference modules found

WFRE_CON217 - Overview

• 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