How To Fix WL408 - Container element '&' not found in workflow container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Container element '&' not found in workflow container

What causes this issue?

The data definition for container element &V1& was required for an
operation with container elements. However, there is no entry for
container element &V1& in the task container of task number &V2&
(workflow definition number &V3&, version &V4&).

System Response

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

INCLUDE NA_WF_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the workflow definition and, if applicable, add container
element &V1& to the container definition.
The container element may have been used in a container operation
before being created in the container definition. Another possibility
is that the container element was defined in the container, but was
then deleted although still being used in the workflow definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL408 - Container element '&' not found in workflow container ?

  The SAP error message WL408: Container element '&' not found in workflow container typically occurs in SAP Business Workflow when a workflow attempts to access a container element that does not exist in the workflow container. This can happen for several reasons, including misconfiguration of the workflow, incorrect mapping of container elements, or issues with the workflow definition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Container Element: The specified container element is not defined in the workflow container.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may reference a container element that has been removed or renamed.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how data is being passed into the workflow, leading to missing elements.
  Dynamic Container Elements: If the workflow is designed to create container elements dynamically, there may be a failure in that logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Verify that the container element referenced in the error message is defined in the