How To Fix SWK013 - The system could not read a container for work item &

SWK013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWK - Messages for Workflow - Workplace Plug-In 4.0B

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The system could not read a container for work item &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWK013 - The system could not read a container for work item & ?

  The SAP error message SWK013 indicates that the system could not read a container for a work item. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where a work item is a task that needs to be processed by a user or a system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The work item may not have the necessary data in its container, which is required for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item or its container.
  Corrupted Work Item: The work item may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to issues when trying to read its container.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the container data.
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to problems in accessing the container.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Work Item Data: Verify that the work item has all the necessary data in