How To Fix WL173 - Reference field (see container definition) & & does not exist

WL173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Reference field (see container definition) & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL173 - Reference field (see container definition) & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WL173, which states "Reference field (see container definition) & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when dealing with container elements in a workflow definition. This error indicates that the workflow is trying to reference a field or variable that has not been defined or does not exist in the context of the workflow.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Container Element: The referenced field is not defined in the workflow container. This can happen if the field was removed or not created in the workflow definition.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the field being referenced.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent fields.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., changes in the database table or structure), the workflow may reference fields that no longer exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
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