How To Fix WZ202 - Container element & contains obsolete object types &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Container element & contains obsolete object types &

What causes this issue?

The container definition contains an object type with an obsolete or
missing reference type:
'R' Organizational reference type
'M' Microsoft reference type
SPACE No reference type (represented as '_')

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Update the data type reference of the object type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ202 - Container element & contains obsolete object types & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZ202 Container element & contains obsolete object types &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a container element in a workflow or a related object contains references to obsolete (deprecated or no longer supported) object types. In SAP workflows, container elements hold data objects that are used during the execution of the workflow. If these container elements still reference object types that have been marked as obsolete (for example, due to system upgrades, changes in business processes, or SAP system updates), the system issues this warning.
  Obsolete object types might be:
  
  Data types or structures that have been replaced by newer versions.
  Objects that are no longer supported in the current SAP release.
  Custom objects that were deleted or replaced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Obsolete Object Types:
  
  Check the workflow container elements and identify which object types are flagged as obsolete.
  Use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow container.
  
  
  
  Update or Replace the Object Types:
  
  Replace the obsolete object types with the current, supported object types.
  If the object type is custom, check if it has been replaced or needs to be reactivated or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Workflow Container:
  
  Modify the container element definitions in the workflow to use the updated object types.
  This may involve editing the workflow template and adjusting the container elements accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure it runs without warnings or errors.
  Verify that the data passed through the container elements is correct and consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development system, transport them to quality and production systems following your SAP transport procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit and check workflows)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow runs)
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check object types and data elements)
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to explore repository objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container elements and obsolete object types for any patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow container elements and object types.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  System upgrade or enhancement package installation causing some object types to become obsolete.
  Migration from older workflow templates to newer ones.
  Custom developments that have been deprecated.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object types or workflow context, I can help you with more specific guidance.