How To Fix WK316 - Error when calling list (list controls)

WK316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Error when calling list (list controls)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK316 - Error when calling list (list controls) ?

  SAP Error WK316: Error when calling list (list controls)
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK316 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when there is a problem with the list control used in the workflow container or during the processing of a workflow task. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in the workflow container related to list controls.
  The list control object is not properly initialized or is corrupted.
  The list control is being called or accessed in an invalid context or with invalid parameters.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the workflow template or task regarding list controls.
  Issues with the underlying SAP GUI or frontend controls that handle list display.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, list controls are used to display lists of items (e.g., tasks, objects) in the workflow container or during task processing. The error WK316 indicates that when the system tries to call or display such a list control, it encounters an issue that prevents it