How To Fix WZ851 - Node does not exist

WZ851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Node does not exist

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WZ851 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WZ851 - Node does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ851 - Node does not exist typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to access a workflow container node that has not been defined or does not exist in the current workflow context.
  In SAP Workflow, a node refers to an element in the workflow container, such as a container element or a container node. If a workflow step or a method tries to read or write to a container node that is not defined in the workflow container, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Typographical errors in the node name when accessing container elements.
  The node was deleted or not created in the workflow container.
  The workflow container structure has changed, but the workflow logic still refers to old nodes.
  Incorrect or missing container mapping in the workflow definition or task.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ851 Node does not exist