How To Fix /IWWRK/WF_ODC017 - Key parameters are missing, data for work item &1 could not be retrieved

/IWWRK/WF_ODC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWWRK/WF_ODC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Key parameters are missing, data for work item &1 could not be retrieved

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/IWWRK/WF_ODC017 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWWRK/WF_ODC017 Key parameters are missing, data for work item &1 could not be retrieved typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data for a specific work item. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Key Parameters: The error indicates that certain key parameters required to fetch the work item data are missing. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the workflow instance.
  
  
  Workflow Instance Issues: The specific work item may not have been created correctly, or it may have been deleted or archived, leading to the inability to retrieve its data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item data.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the underlying business process that is supposed to