How To Fix WZ705 - Container definition for task not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Container definition for task not found

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ705 - Container definition for task not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ705 - Container definition for task not found:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ705 - Container definition for task not found
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system cannot find the container definition for a specific task. In SAP Workflow, each task has a container that holds the data (variables) used during the workflow execution. The container definition specifies the structure and elements of this container.
  The main reasons for this error are:
  
  The task is not properly defined or activated in the workflow.
  The container definition for the task is missing or has been deleted.
  The workflow is trying to call a task that does not exist or is not assigned correctly.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the task container definition is not available in the current system.
  The task might be a custom task and was not created or imported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WZ705, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Enter the task ID mentioned in the error or the task used in the workflow.
  Verify that the task exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Container Definition:
  
  In the task maintenance screen, check the Container tab.
  Ensure that the container elements are defined properly.
  If the container is missing, define the required container elements.
  
  
  
  Activate the Task:
  
  If the task is inactive, activate it.
  Sometimes, reactivating the task can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow that calls the task.
  Verify that the task is correctly assigned and the container mapping is correct.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the task was transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful.
  Check if the task container definition exists in the current system.
  Re-import or re-transport the task if necessary.
  
  
  
  Custom Tasks:
  
  For custom tasks, verify that the task was created correctly.
  Check the task’s container elements and ensure they match the workflow requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to workflow container definitions.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZ705.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Workflow Container: The container is a data structure that holds all the data objects (variables) used in the workflow or task. Each task has its own container definition.
  Task Container vs. Workflow Container: The workflow container holds global data, while the task container holds data specific to the task.
  Common Scenario: This error often appears when a workflow is transported from one system to another, and the task container definitions are missing or not transported properly.
  Debugging: You can debug the workflow using transaction SWUS or SWI1 to trace where the error occurs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WZ705 - Container definition for task not found
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or inactive container definition for the task in the workflow
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and activate the task and its container definition in transaction PFTC; check workflow task assignment in SWDD; ensure transport consistency
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  PFTC (Task Maintenance), SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Workflow Log), SWUS (Workflow Debugger)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!