Message type: E = Error
Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages
Message number: 405
Message text: Workflow '&': No data definition in workflow container
Workflow &V1& was to be started. However, the version of the relevant
workflow definition does not have any data definition in the workflow
container:
Workflow task number &V2&
Workflow definition number &V3&, version &V4&.
The workflow could not be started.
Check and correct, if necessary, the entries specified above. Then
restart the workflow.
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WL405
- Workflow '&': No data definition in workflow container ?The SAP error message WL405, which states "Workflow '&': No data definition in workflow container," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that the workflow is trying to access a data element in the workflow container that has not been defined or is not available.
Cause: Missing Data Definition: The most common cause is that the workflow is attempting to use a variable or data element that has not been defined in the workflow container. Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent data. Changes in Workflow Structure: If the workflow was modified (e.g., a task was deleted or renamed), it may lead to missing data definitions. Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the data definitions.
Solution: Check Workflow Container: Open the workflow in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD). Check the workflow container to
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