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

WL009 - Overview

• 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.
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