How To Fix WL117 - Element & is not part of container definition &

WL117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Element & is not part of container definition &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL117 - Element & is not part of container definition & ?

  The SAP error message WL117, which states "Element & is not part of container definition &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow scenarios. This error indicates that a specific element (usually a variable or attribute) is being referenced in a workflow but is not defined in the associated container definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Element in Container: The element you are trying to access or manipulate is not defined in the workflow container. This could happen if the element was removed or if there was a change in the workflow definition.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the name of the element you are trying to reference.
  Incorrect Workflow Version: If you are using an older version of the workflow or if the workflow has been modified, the element may not exist in the current version.
  Container Definition Changes: Changes in the container definition (like adding or removing elements) without