How To Fix WK307 - Error when expanding the node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Error when expanding the node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK307 - Error when expanding the node ?

  SAP Error WK307: "Error when expanding the node"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK307 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when there is a problem expanding a node in the workflow container or during the processing of a workflow step. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing container element: The workflow container element that the node refers to might be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Authorization issues: The user may not have sufficient authorization to access the workflow container or related objects.
  Inconsistent or corrupted workflow definition: The workflow template or task might be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Incorrect binding or mapping: The container element or node might be incorrectly bound or mapped to the workflow context.
  System or runtime errors: Issues in the workflow runtime environment or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WK307 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and check the container elements for the node that causes the error.
  Verify that all required container elements are correctly defined and bound.
  
  
  
  Verify Container Bindings:
  
  Ensure that the container elements are properly bound to the workflow context or task container.
  Check for any missing or incorrect bindings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF or SWU_CHECK to check the consistency of the workflow.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs for more detailed error information.
  Identify the exact node or step causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-activate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow template is corrupted, try re-importing or re-activating it.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the workflow runtime to identify the exact cause.
  Use transaction SWUD or set breakpoints in the workflow runtime.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log (by user)
  SWU_OBUF – Workflow Object Buffer
  SWU_CHECK – Workflow Consistency Check
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WK307 or workflow container errors.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  WK307 often appears when a workflow step tries to access a container element that is not available or incorrectly defined.
  It can also occur if a workflow is transported between systems and container elements are not properly adjusted.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or workflow step where WK307 occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.