How To Fix WI304 - Container element could not be read

WI304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Container element could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI304 - Container element could not be read ?

  The SAP error message WI304: Container element could not be read typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow processing. It indicates that the workflow runtime is unable to find or read a specific container element (a data object or variable) that is expected to be present in the workflow container at a certain step.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing Container Element: The workflow step or method expects a container element (variable) that is not available in the current workflow container.
  Incorrect Container Element Name: The name of the container element used in the workflow step or method does not match the actual container element name.
  Data Type Mismatch: The container element exists but the data type expected by the step does not match the actual data type.
  Container Element Not Passed: When calling a subworkflow or task, the required container elements are not passed or mapped correctly.
  Workflow Container Not Initialized: The container element has not been initialized