How To Fix WI300 - Error reading from database

WI300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Error reading from database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI300 - Error reading from database ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WI300 - Error reading from database
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI300 - Error reading from database typically occurs when the SAP system encounters a problem while trying to read data from the database related to workflow processing. This can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database inconsistencies or corruption in workflow-related tables.
  Missing or inconsistent entries in workflow tables (e.g., SWWWIHEAD, SWWWIITEM, SWWCONT, etc.).
  Authorization issues preventing the system from reading the required data.
  Network or database connectivity problems.
  Transport or upgrade inconsistencies affecting workflow objects or tables.
  Locks or deadlocks on workflow tables.
  Custom code or enhancements interfering with standard workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WI300 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Short Dump (ST22):
  Look for any related ABAP short dumps that provide more detailed information about the error.
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Logs:
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to check workflow logs and identify which workflow instance or step is causing the problem.
  
  
  Check Database Tables:  
  
  Verify the integrity of workflow