How To Fix WI126 - Enter a key

WI126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Enter a key

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WI126 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WI126 - Enter a key
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI126 - Enter a key typically occurs in SAP Workflow when a required key field (usually a unique identifier or primary key) is missing or not entered in a workflow step or container element. This key is necessary for the system to identify the specific object instance the workflow is supposed to process.
  For example, if a workflow step expects an object key (like a Purchase Order number, Material number, or any business object key) and it is not provided or passed correctly, SAP will prompt this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a workflow step is triggered without the required key.
  When the workflow container does not have the necessary key value.
  When the binding of the workflow container element to the object key is missing or incorrect.
  During workflow start or task execution if the key is not supplied.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Bindings:
  
  Go to the workflow