How To Fix WL009 - Work item container could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Work item container could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL009 - Work item container could not be created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WL009: Work item container could not be created:
  
  Error Message
  WL009: Work item container could not be created
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system is unable to create the container for a work item. The container is a data structure that holds all the relevant data (attributes, objects, etc.) needed for the workflow step.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing container definition: The workflow step or task does not have a properly defined container or the container elements are missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data type mismatch: The data being passed to the container does not match the expected data types or structures.
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to create or manipulate the container.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If workflows or tasks were transported incorrectly or incompletely between systems, container definitions might be missing or inconsistent.
  Runtime errors in container assignment: Errors in the methods or rules that assign values to the container elements.
  SAP kernel or workflow runtime issues: Rarely, system-level problems or bugs in the workflow runtime can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WL009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Task Container Definition
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Open the task that is causing the error.
  Verify that the container elements are correctly defined and correspond to the data expected by the workflow step.
  Ensure that the container elements have the correct data types and are consistent with the workflow attributes or objects.
  
  
  
  Check the Workflow Step Container Mapping
  
  In transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder), open the workflow.
  Check the step where the error occurs.
  Verify the container mapping between the workflow container and the task container.
  Make sure all required container elements are mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Data Types and Values
  
  Ensure that the data passed to the container elements matches the expected data types.
  If the container expects an object, make sure the object is instantiated and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to create and manipulate workflow containers.
  Check authorization objects related to workflow (e.g., S_WF_WI, S_WF_BPT).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues
  
  If the workflow or task was recently transported, verify that all related objects (tasks, container elements, rules) were transported correctly.
  Reimport or re-activate the workflow and tasks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow Runtime
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the work item.
  Use SWI5 or SWI6 to analyze the work item.
  Debug the workflow runtime at the point of container creation to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WL009.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Frequent Work Items
  SWI5 / SWI6 - Work Item Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on container elements and task configuration.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to workflow container errors.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note numbers found in SAP Support Portal) for known issues related to WL009.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WL009: Work item container could not be created
  
  
  Cause
  Incorrect container definition, data type mismatch, authorization issues, transport errors
  
  
  Solution
  Verify container definitions and mappings, check data types, check authorizations, debug workflow runtime, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Tools
  PFTC, SWDD, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5, SWI6
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., workflow type, task involved, system version), I can help with more specific guidance.