How To Fix WL100 - Container definition & was not passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Container definition & was not passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL100 - Container definition & was not passed ?

  The SAP error message "WL100 Container definition & was not passed" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow scenarios. This error indicates that a workflow container element, which is expected to be passed to a workflow task or method, is missing or not defined correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Container Element: The workflow is trying to access a container element that has not been defined or initialized.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may have errors, such as incorrect mapping of container elements.
  Task Configuration Issues: The task that is being executed may not have the necessary parameters defined in its container.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues in the data transfer between different workflow steps or between the workflow and the calling program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction SWDD).
  Ensure that all required container elements are defined and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Review Task Configuration:
  
  Check the task that is generating the error (transaction SWO1 or SWO2).
  Ensure that the task has the correct parameters defined in the container.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow instance and check the logs for more details on where the error is occurring.
  You can also use transaction SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instances that are in error status.
  
  
  
  Container Initialization:
  
  Ensure that the container elements are being initialized properly before they are used in the workflow.
  If you are using custom code, make sure that the code is correctly populating the container elements.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the workflow or related objects, ensure that all changes are consistent and that no required elements were inadvertently removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or task to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Instances in Error
  SWO1/SWO2: Object Type Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.