How To Fix WZ510 - The container passed has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 510

• Message text: The container passed has errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ510 - The container passed has errors ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ510 - The container passed has errors
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ510 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the container (a data structure used to pass data between workflow steps) contains errors or inconsistencies. This means that the data passed to a workflow step or method is either incomplete, has incorrect data types, or violates expected constraints.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing required container elements.  
  Incorrect data types or formats in container elements.  
  Container elements not properly initialized or filled before passing.  
  Incompatible or unexpected data passed to the workflow step.  
  Errors in the workflow definition or in the method signature that expects certain container elements.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, the container is a key concept that holds all the data objects (elements) used by the workflow. When a workflow step is executed, the system checks the container for correctness. If the container has errors, the workflow cannot proceed, and the system raises the WZ510 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ510 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and navigate to the step where the error occurs.
  Check the container elements expected by the step or method.
  Verify that all required container elements are present and correctly typed.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Passed to the Container:
  
  If the container is filled by a method or function module, debug or check the code to ensure all required data is correctly assigned.
  Make sure no container element is left uninitialized or contains invalid data.
  
  
  
  Check Method or Function Module Signatures:
  
  If the workflow step calls a method or function module, verify that the parameters match the container elements.
  Ensure that the importing/exporting parameters correspond correctly to the container elements.
  
  
  
  Use Workflow Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to check workflow logs and diagnose the error.
  Look for detailed error messages or dumps related to the container.
  
  
  
  Test with Correct Data:
  
  Try to simulate the workflow step with known good data to isolate the problem.
  Adjust the container filling logic accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow or Container Definitions:
  
  If the workflow definition is incorrect, update the container elements or step definitions.
  Regenerate or re-import the workflow if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit and check workflows)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis (to diagnose workflow issues)
  SE37 - Function Module Test (to test FM used in workflows)
  SE24 - Class Builder (to check methods used in workflows)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container errors.
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow container and error handling.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Workflow Concepts:
  
  Workflow container elements must match the method or function module parameters.
  Container errors often arise from mismatches or missing data.
  Proper initialization and data validation before passing container data is crucial.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WZ510 indicates that the workflow container passed to a step has errors, usually due to missing or incorrect data. The solution involves verifying and correcting the container elements, ensuring data integrity, and aligning the workflow step definitions with the actual data passed.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., workflow step, method called, or container elements involved), I can help with a more specific diagnosis.