How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS408 - &2 &1 is not given for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 408

• Message text: &2 &1 is not given for &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS408 - &2 &1 is not given for &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS408 &2 &1 is not given for &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system, specifically related to the Workflow Container or Workflow Task processing.
  
  The message indicates that a required parameter or container element (&1) is not provided or missing for a particular workflow step or process (&3).
  &2 usually refers to the workflow step or task name or ID.
  &1 is the name of the missing container element or parameter.
  &3 is the workflow or process name or ID.
  
  In other words, the workflow step expects a certain input parameter or container element to be passed to it, but it was not supplied during the workflow execution.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  
  Missing Container Element:
  
  The workflow step or task expects a container element (variable) that was not filled or passed from the previous step or from the workflow start.
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Definition:
  
  The workflow template might be incorrectly defined, missing the mapping of container elements between steps.
  
  
  Manual Trigger or Custom Code:
  
  If the workflow is started manually or via custom code, the required parameters might not be passed correctly.
  
  
  Transport or System Differences:
  
  Sometimes, after transporting workflows between systems, container elements or bindings might be missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  How to Identify the Missing Parameter:
  
  Check the workflow step/task &2 in the workflow &3.
  Look at the container elements expected by this step.
  Identify which container element &1 is missing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Task Maintenance) or SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow &3.
  Navigate to the step/task &2.
  Check the container elements expected by this step.
  Verify if the container element &1 is mapped correctly and is being passed from the previous step or workflow start.
  
  
  
  Adjust Container Element Mapping:
  
  If the container element is missing, add or correct the mapping.
  Ensure that the container element &1 is filled before the step &2 is executed.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Start Parameters:
  
  If the workflow is started manually or via code, ensure that all required parameters are passed.
  For example, if started via function module SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW, check the container parameters passed.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow to ensure the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the workflow was transported, verify that all container elements and bindings are consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container errors.
  SAP Help Portal for Workflow container elements and parameter passing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WGDS_PROCESS408 &2 &1 is not given for &3
  
  
  Cause
  Missing required container element &1 for workflow step &2 in workflow &3
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct container element mapping; ensure parameter is passed before step execution
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, PFTC, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1, &2, and &3 from your error message, I can help you pinpoint the exact missing parameter and step.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific workflow steps or further troubleshooting!