How To Fix WF018 - Error when reading status log

WF018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error when reading status log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF018 - Error when reading status log ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF018 - Error when reading status log
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WF018 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system encounters an issue while trying to read the status log of a workflow container or workflow instance. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistencies or corruption in the workflow runtime tables (e.g., SWWLOGH, SWWLOGI).
  Missing or incomplete entries in the workflow log tables.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the workflow log.
  Database inconsistencies or locks on workflow log tables.
  Problems with the workflow runtime environment or transport inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Log Tables:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to check if the workflow logs are accessible.
  If logs are missing or corrupted, consider reprocessing or restarting the workflow.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks on workflow tables (SWWLOGH, SWWLOGI, SWWLOGCONT).
  Use transaction SE14 to check and activate the database tables related to workflow.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow or viewing the log has the necessary authorizations.
  Check roles and authorizations related to