How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS407 - Unable to make the workflow container "persistent"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Unable to make the workflow container "persistent"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS407 - Unable to make the workflow container "persistent" ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS407: Unable to make the workflow container "persistent"
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the processing of a workflow when the system tries to save (persist) the workflow container data to the database but fails. The workflow container is a structure that holds all the data objects (variables) used in the workflow instance.
  Common causes include:
  
  Data inconsistency or invalid data in the workflow container elements that prevent saving.
  Database issues such as locks, missing tables, or authorization problems.
  Incorrect or missing object definitions in the container.
  Custom container elements that are not properly defined or have incompatible data types.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the workflow definition and container structure do not match the runtime environment.
  Memory or system resource issues that prevent the persistence operation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WGDS_PROCESS407 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container Definition:
  
  Verify that all container elements are correctly defined in the workflow.
  Ensure that the data types of container elements