Workflow Container

Hello everybody,
since release 6.10 the container data is stored in XML-Tables. The question is how can i access them?
regards,
Markus

Hi Markus,
Within a workflow context (object methods, agent rules) you can still use the standard container macros. Use the include <cntn01> for the macro definitions.
If your requirement is to read the container from an ABAP report, use the SAP_WAPI_READ_CONTAINER function module.
Cheers,
Ramki.

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Hi!
I have a Web Dynpro for ABAP application that should send attachments of uploaded files to a workflow container. I have already managed to do this, and it works fine for TXT files, but when I try to attach a WORD (.DOC) file the file looks corrput when I open it from the SAP inbox.
When uploading files in Web Dynpro it is as an XSTRING. I have tried out the following alternatives regarding convertion of the XSTRING before it is inserted in the SOFM object:
1) Convert from XSTRING to STRING using codepage 4110.
Then it is split into a string table of 255 chars
2) Convert from XSTRING to STRING using codepage 4102
Then it is split into a string table of 255 chars
3) Convert from XSTRING to BINARY format
I use function module 'SWL_SOFM_CREATE_WITH_TABLE'
and then swf_create_object lr_sofm 'SOFM' ls_sofm_key.
before I call some macros to fill the container.
Anyone else who have tried to do this with success? I'm greatful for any help.
Regards, Tine

Hi,
I had the same problem in the last days and finally I got a quite simple solution:
I had a look at the FM SWL_SOFM_CREATE_WITH_TABLE an noticed that it calls another FM (SO_DOCUMENT_INSERT_API1) which has a tables parameter for HEX data and is actually able to create a SOFM object from HEX data.
I simply copied SWL_SOFM_CREATE_WITH_TABLE as a customer FM and applied a few changes to make it accept HEX data:
First I added a new table parameter in the interface which gets the HEX data from the calling application (uploaded data using BIN format):
OBJECT_CONTENT_HEX     LIKE     SOLIX
Here is the code of the FM (I marked all additional and changed lines with a comment):
function z_test_sofm_create_with_table .
*"*"Lokale Schnittstelle:
*" IMPORTING
*"     VALUE(NOTE_TITLE) LIKE SODOCCHGI1-OBJ_DESCR OPTIONAL
*"     VALUE(DOCUMENT_TYPE) LIKE SOODK-OBJTP DEFAULT SPACE
*" EXPORTING
*"     VALUE(SOFM_KEY) LIKE SWOTOBJID-OBJKEY
*" TABLES
*"      NOTE_TEXT STRUCTURE SOLISTI1 OPTIONAL
*"      OBJECT_CONTENT_HEX STRUCTURE SOLIX OPTIONAL
*" EXCEPTIONS
*"      ERROR_SOFM_CREATION
data: region like sofd-folrg.
data: folder_id like soodk.
data: l_folder_id like soobjinfi1-object_id.
data: document_data like sodocchgi1.
data: document_info like sofolenti1.
data: object_content like solisti1 occurs 0 with header line.
data: lines like sy-tabix.
*- set default
if document_type is initial.
    document_type = 'RAW'.
endif.
*- create office object
*-- get dark folder
region = 'B'.
call function 'SO_FOLDER_ROOT_ID_GET'
    exporting
      region                = region
    importing
      folder_id             = folder_id
    exceptions
      communication_failure = 1
      owner_not_exist       = 2
      system_failure        = 3
      x_error               = 4
      others                = 5.
if sy-subrc ne 0.
    message e696(wl)                       "<== Add message class
            raising error_sofm_creation.
endif.
*- get description
if note_title is initial.
    read table note_text index 1.
    note_title = note_text.
endif.
*-- create office document
document_data-obj_name = 'ATTACHMENT'.
document_data-obj_descr = note_title.
document_data-obj_langu = sy-langu.
object_content[] = note_text[].
describe table object_content lines lines.
document_data-doc_size = ( lines - 1 ) * 255 + strlen( object_content ).
if object_content[] is initial.                     "<== insert
    describe table object_content_hex lines lines.    "<== insert
    document_data-doc_size = lines * 255.             "<== insert
endif.                                              "<== insert
l_folder_id = folder_id.
call function 'SO_DOCUMENT_INSERT_API1'
    exporting
      folder_id                  = l_folder_id
      document_data              = document_data
      document_type              = document_type
    importing
      document_info              = document_info
    tables
      object_content             = object_content
      contents_hex               = object_content_hex   " <== Insert line
    exceptions
      folder_not_exist           = 1
      document_type_not_exist    = 2
      operation_no_authorization = 3
      parameter_error            = 4
      x_error                    = 5
      enqueue_error              = 6
      others                     = 7.
if sy-subrc ne 0.
    message e696(wl)                              "<== Add message class
            raising error_sofm_creation.
endif.
*- set export parameter
sofm_key = document_info-doc_id.
endfunction.
The returned SOFM key I added to a container element. The element refers to event parameter of type OBJ_RECORD in my ABAP OO Class
Using this function I was able to raise an event by using Method cl_swf_evt_event=>raise
that invoked a workitem containing an Excel-File i had uploaded as binary file and passed to the FM z_test_sofm_create_with_table as document type 'XLS'.
In the woritem preview when clicking on the attachment the file was opened directly in Excel.
Actually the new lines for calculation the file size is not yet quite correct. At first glance it does not seem to cause any trouble, but I will stll check that. In FM SO_OBJECT_INSERT the size is again checked and calculated if initial, so leaving size initial might also be an option.
I hope this helps anyone having a similar issue.
Greetings,
Michael Gulitz

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I am using HCM processes and Forms. I need to access the form data in the workflow container once the workflow kicks off.
I need to access these data as would need it for further processing in the workflow.
I know that TS17900110 allows to import form conatiner to
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hi,
in the livecycle designer under libary tab u have webdynpro tab--->choose submit to sap button and place it in the adobe form ur designing. u can use this button to trigger the code that u have written in webdynpro java.
for eg if u have
a value node details
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IPrivateMyForm.IDetailsElement elem = wdContext.nodeDetails().currentDetailsElement();
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wdContext.nodeInsertdata_Input().bind(input);
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wdContext.nodeOutput().invalidate();
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ul bind details to the datasource.
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Hi!
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When uploading files in Web Dynpro it is as an XSTRING. I have tried out the following alternatives regarding convertion of the XSTRING before it is inserted in the SOFM object:
1) Convert from XSTRING to STRING using codepage 4110.
Then it is split into a string table of 255 chars
2) Convert from XSTRING to STRING using codepage 4102
Then it is split into a string table of 255 chars
3) Convert from XSTRING to BINARY format
I use function module 'SWL_SOFM_CREATE_WITH_TABLE'
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before I call some macros to fill the container.
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data: w_name type SWFDNAME.
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Hi Michael, Paolo & Other experts,
I am trying to understand when, why and how to use a 'programming exit' in a SAP workflow.
(1) Did you figure out the solution to your problem?
(2) Is there any material / tutorial on use of a 'programming exit' in a workflow?
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How to create a container element in workflow container

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I am learning WF by a Tutorial. In which absence of notification was considered as example. As per tutorial, I created two task for creating a Notification and checking a absence
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Also, please clarify me on the binding between task container and workflow container....with this example
Thanks
Suresh

Hi,
On the workflow builder LEFT side below the navigation area u can see this <Double-Click to Create>.
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Workflow -
> Task
Workflow <----
Task
What happen here is from workflow the data passed to task and it is used for processing, after that it returned back to the workflow. Now u can create the container on bothside and bind the data. ie Variables.
Creating container u can refer : http://www.****************
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Hi,
I am using Standard Task TS20000459 for approval of Overtime entered for an employee in CAT2 transaction.
Work item is getting generated to his manager's inbox.
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Hi Shanti
I faced the same problem...And i resolved that problem by binding...
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Which should start the corresponding WF (which it does), but in my WF container the subelement Comments is empty...
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We have implemented N-step badi for approval process and for this we have activated one workflow which contains subworkflow .
During approval process , only the subworkflow container elements( approver list and last approver) getting updated with status and time.But main workflow container elements is not updating with these details.
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Please let me the way how I can update the main workflow container from subworkflow container or from any step in sub workflow .
In subworkflow . we have loop of approvers and it will send workitems to approvers one by one.
Here i need to update Main workflow with the information like last approver and approver list with status and approved time.
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Kindly reply me ASAP.
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Yes I am setting SWC_SET_ELEMENT for my container values,the ones for which i have defined as EXPORT.
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Everything has been checked properly..The binding is fine.
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How to use data of multiline element from workflow container

Hi,
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I have values in a multiline container(table) of workflow container.
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I hope u can understand,otherwise please revert.
Thanks in advance,
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   DO_COMMIT                 = 'X'
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DESIRED_START_DATE        =
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I am unble to pass it this way and the error i get is that " Single Line element <XXXX> is being passed several times...
How do i tell the system the the element which is passed is a mulitple element..
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check this code snippet
include <cntn01>.
DATA:
      lv_retcode   TYPE sysubrc,
      lt_cont   TYPE TABLE OF swcont,
      ls_cont   TYPE          swcont,
      lt_kna1   TYPE TABLE OF kna1,
      ls_kna1   TYPE kna1.
SELECT * FROM kna1 INTO TABLE lt_kna1 UP TO 10 ROWS.
swc_create_container lt_cont.
swc_set_table lt_cont 'CUSTOMER' lt_kna1.
CALL FUNCTION 'EWW_WORKFLOW_START'
EXPORTING
    x_task                = 'WSXXXXXXXX'
TABLES
   X_CONTAINER           = lt_cont
EXCEPTIONS
   INVALID_TASK          = 1
   NO_ACTIVE_PLVAR       = 2
   START_FAILED          = 3
   GENERAL_ERROR         = 4
   OTHERS                = 5
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MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
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Multiline attribute vs. table type based attribute in workflow container

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When we are talking about definition of workflow container attribute, you have to choose a type of attribute from a dictionary and have to decide if it is multiline attribute or single line (flat). If we want to define a multiline string-based attribute, we can do it in the following ways:
— define an attribute type of string and set checkbox on multiline;
— define an attribute table type of string and do not set checkbox on multiline.
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Thanks.

I don't think that there is any difference. If you set a table type as container element data type, the multiline checbox is checked automatically (and you cannot change that). So eventually the table type container element is the same as a structure type container element with multiline checkbox checked.
EDIT: Or does it behave differently for you?
Regards,
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Iu2019m searching for a resolution to display a multiple attachment in an activity of my workflow.
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I need them because the user dynpro-inputs are stored in it. I generate the elements in my task and bind them from the workflow container. And now? What is the next step to get them in an attachment?
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REGRADS
Phil
Edited by: Philipp Höfer on May 18, 2010 2:09 PM

Hi Karri,
thanks again.
if i understand you correctly, i'm going to my Step Task ->(n my case "Display Image"). After that to the tab -> Description and push the button "change text" to insert a new text. But how can i insert my container elemt values.
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Now the manager is determined using a Rule with Category u201CFunction To be executedu201D .
The Business requirement is so that If the immediate manager for any Orgunit is not maintained it will traverse through the entire Org structure unless the Manager is determined. So the Level of the First approver could be of any value starting from 01.
We also have Deadline monitoring active .
Incase the first approver doesnu2019t act within 7 days the Work item should go to the next level Manager ( second approver ).
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: If the level of the First approver is 2 then the level of the second approver would be 3 or more.
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Hi Arghadip,
First of all thanks for the reply .
We alreday have some logic like this in place .
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We get the agent in one task from the Rule .
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Hari

Hi,
Check the <a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/a6/9bac935f2c11d194a40000e82dec10/frameset.htm">Multiline Container Element Definition.</a>
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Passing value from event to workflow container

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I have triggered a workflow using SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT fm. I have declared 3 parameters in the BO for the event. Similarly i have created the 3 parameters in workflow container to receive the values.When the user clicks a button i trigger the workflow using the fm. I have to pass values of these 3 parameters to 3 parameters of the workflow container. Can you please tell me how should i pass the value from event to workflow container. Is there any way i can set workflow container parameter values while calling the fm itself.

INPUT_CONTAINER LIKE SWR_CONT Input container (name-value pairs)
The above tables parameter is used to transfer the values from FM to workflow.
declare a internal table of type SWR_CONT
DATA:
lt_cont TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF swr_cont,
ls_cont TYPE swr_cont.
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ls_cont-value = <Variable which holds the value>
APPEND ls_cont TO lt_cont.
ls_cont-element = 'ELEMENT NAME 2'.
ls_cont-value = <Variable which holds the value>
APPEND ls_cont TO lt_cont.
ls_cont-element = 'ELEMENT NAME 3'.
ls_cont-value = <Variable which holds the value>
APPEND ls_cont TO lt_cont.
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