How To Fix WF062 - Unknown error when adding the object to correction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Unknown error when adding the object to correction &

What causes this issue?

An unspecified error occurred when attempting to include the transport
object of type &V2& in the correction &V1&. The return code was &V3&.

System Response

The entry could not be made.

How to fix this error?

Select another correction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF062 - Unknown error when adding the object to correction & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF062 Unknown error when adding the object to correction &
  
  Cause
  The error message WF062 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to add an object to a correction (change) task, but encounters an unexpected or unknown error. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent or missing object link: The workflow is trying to add an object to a correction task, but the object is not properly linked or the object key is incorrect.
  Authorization issues: The user or workflow agent does not have sufficient authorization to perform the correction or change.
  Workflow container or task configuration issues: The workflow container might be missing required data or the task is not properly configured to handle the object.
  System or program error: There might be a bug or inconsistency in the workflow runtime or the function module used to add the object to the correction.
  Object type mismatch: The object type being added is not supported or recognized in the correction task.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WF062 Unknown error when adding the object to correction message, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow logs and identify the exact step where the error occurs.
  Look for detailed error messages or dumps (ST22) related to the workflow.
  
  
  
  Verify Object and Container Data:
  
  Ensure that the object being added to the correction task exists and is correctly referenced.
  Check the workflow container variables and confirm that the object key and type are correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user or workflow agent has the necessary authorizations to perform corrections on the object.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Task and Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the task definition in PFTC and ensure that the task is configured to accept the object type.
  Verify that the correction task is properly set up to handle the object.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  If possible, debug the workflow step where the object is added to the correction.
  Check the function modules or methods involved, such as SAP_WAPI_CHANGE_OBJECT or similar.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WF062 or workflow correction errors.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is custom, consider adjusting the logic to ensure proper object handling.
  Sometimes recreating the workflow or the correction task can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Runtime Analysis
  PFTC – Task Maintenance
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  Common Function Modules:
  
  SAP_WAPI_CHANGE_OBJECT – Used to add or change objects in workflow tasks.
  SAP_WAPI_CREATE_OBJECT – For creating workflow objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and correction tasks, e.g., notes mentioning WF062 or workflow correction issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Management and Error Handling.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  If after these steps the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed workflow logs, system dumps, and configuration details for further analysis.