How To Fix WER229 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 229

• Message text:

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER229 - ?

  SAP Error Message WER229
  
  Error Message Text:
  WER229: "The work item is not found in the work item container."
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to access a work item that does not exist or is no longer available in the work item container. Possible reasons include:
  
  The work item has already been processed or deleted.
  The work item ID passed to the workflow container is incorrect or outdated.
  The workflow container does not contain the expected work item due to a programming or configuration error.
  The work item might have been withdrawn or completed by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WER229 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Work Item Existence:
  
  Check if the work item ID exists in the workflow inbox or database.
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display) to search for the work item.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container has the correct work item ID.
  Review the workflow step or method that passes the work item to confirm it is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI2_DIAG to debug the workflow and trace where the work item is lost or incorrectly referenced.
  Check the workflow logs for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Design:
  
  Confirm that the workflow logic correctly handles work item creation, assignment, and completion.
  Make sure no custom code or user exits are deleting or modifying the work item unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Deletions:
  
  Verify if the work item was withdrawn or deleted by another user or process.
  If the work item was withdrawn, the workflow might need to be restarted or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restart Workflow:
  
  If the work item is lost or corrupted, consider restarting the workflow or recreating the work item.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection
  SWI5 – Work Item Display
  SWUS – Workflow Debugger
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WER229 or workflow container issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Container:
  
  The workflow container is a data structure that holds all the data objects (including work items) used during the workflow execution.
  Proper handling and referencing of container elements are crucial to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing workflow logs and detailed steps to reproduce the error.