How To Fix WL162 - Element & does not have a reference type (see container definition)

WL162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Element & does not have a reference type (see container definition)

What causes this issue?

According to its definition, this container element does not have a
<DS:GLOS.3526B0B8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>data type reference</>.

System Response

Therefore no value assignment can be defined.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL162 - Element & does not have a reference type (see container definition) ?

  The SAP error message WL162 indicates that there is an issue with a specific element in a container definition, where the element does not have a reference type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow scenarios, where elements in a workflow container are expected to have specific data types or references.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The element in question may not be defined with a proper reference type in the workflow container. This can happen if the data type is not compatible or not defined correctly.
  Container Definition Issues: The container definition may be missing or incorrectly configured, leading to the element not being recognized as having a reference type.
  Changes in Data Types: If there have been recent changes to the data types or structures in the underlying business objects, it may lead to inconsistencies in the workflow definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve