How To Fix WGDS_COMMON052 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_COMMON - WGDS Common messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_COMMON052 - ?

  SAP Error Message: WGDS_COMMON052
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WGDS_COMMON052 typically occurs in the SAP Workflow system and is related to issues in the workflow container or task processing. The exact text of the message is:
  WGDS_COMMON052: The container element &1 is not defined in the container of the workflow task &2
  This means that a container element (a variable or parameter) expected by a workflow task is missing or not defined in the container of that task.
  In other words:
  
  The workflow task expects a certain container element (variable) to be present.
  This element is either not passed, not mapped, or incorrectly defined.
  As a result, the workflow runtime cannot find the required data element to proceed.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WGDS_COMMON052 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Container Element:
  
  Check the error message details to find the name of the missing container element (&1) and the workflow task (&2).
  For example, if the message says:
  
  The container element "CUSTOMER_ID" is not defined in the container of the workflow task "Approve Purchase Order"
  
  
  
  Check the Workflow Task Container Definition:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Task Maintenance).
  Open the task mentioned in the error.
  Check the container elements defined for this task.
  Verify if the missing element is defined.
  
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container Mapping:
  
  Open the workflow in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Navigate to the step where the task is used.
  Check the container mapping between the workflow container and the task container.
  Ensure that the missing container element is mapped correctly from the workflow container to the task container.
  
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Verify that the workflow container itself contains the element.
  If the element is missing in the workflow container, add it or correct the logic that fills the container.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Workflow or Task Definition:
  
  If the container element is not needed, remove it from the task container definition.
  If it is needed, ensure it is properly passed and mapped.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC – Workflow Task Maintenance
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container errors.
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Container and Task Container concepts.
  
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Changes in workflow task container elements without adjusting the workflow container mapping.
  Transport issues where workflow tasks or workflows are not properly transported.
  Custom workflows where container elements are added or removed but not synchronized.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Missing container element in the workflow task container definition or mapping.
  
  
  Solution
  Define or map the missing container element correctly in the workflow and task containers.
  
  
  Tools
  PFTC, SWDD, SWI1, SWU3
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and workflow documentation for container handling best practices.
  
  
  
  
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