How To Fix WZ317 - Container cannot be changed

WZ317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Container cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ317 - Container cannot be changed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ317 - Container cannot be changed
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ317 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when there is an attempt to change a container element that is not allowed to be modified at that point in the workflow processing. Containers in SAP Workflow hold data objects (variables) that are passed between workflow steps. Some container elements are defined as read-only or are locked during certain phases of the workflow execution to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  Common causes include:
  
  Trying to modify a container element that is defined as importing or read-only in the workflow step.
  Attempting to change a container element after the workflow step has been completed or the container has been locked.
  Programming errors where the container is accessed incorrectly in the workflow method or event handler.
  The container element is linked to a binding that does not allow changes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ317 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Container Element Attributes:
  
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