How To Fix WL439 - Workflow & no.& WI end & by event: Object '&' not in WI container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Workflow & no.& WI end & by event: Object '&' not in WI container

What causes this issue?

A work item was completed by an event from an object and has reported
back to the workflow manager. However, the container element with the
object ID is missing from the
<DS:GLOS.36AC1E9713A558B5E10000009B38F985>work item container</>. The
workflow manager can therefore not determine with which branch of the
workflow processing should be continued.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Make sure the work item returns the container elements with the object
IDs of the required terminating events as a result, that is define an
appropriate binding (import and export!). Assign an object ID to the
container elements in the method called.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL439 - Workflow & no.& WI end & by event: Object '&' not in WI container ?

  The SAP error message WL439 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow instance (WI) where an object referenced in the workflow is not found in the workflow container. This can occur for various reasons, such as missing data, incorrect object references, or issues with the workflow definition itself.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object: The object that the workflow is trying to access is not present in the workflow container. This could be due to the object not being created or not being passed correctly to the workflow.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow might be incorrectly defined, leading to references to objects that do not exist or are not available in the context of the workflow.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the workflow is trying to process, leading to the absence of expected objects.
  Event Trigger Issues: The event that triggered the workflow might not have the necessary data or context to populate the workflow container correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition to ensure that all objects referenced in the workflow are correctly defined and available. Make sure that the workflow is designed to handle the expected data.
  Debugging: Use the workflow log and debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution of the workflow. This can help identify where the object is expected but not found.
  Container Elements: Verify the container elements of the workflow instance. You can do this by using transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to find the specific work item and check its container.
  Event Handling: Ensure that the event that triggered the workflow is correctly set up and that it provides all necessary data to the workflow.
  Recreate the Workflow Instance: If the workflow instance is corrupted or incomplete, consider recreating it or restarting the workflow process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to view work items and their details.
  SWI2_DIAG: Workflow Diagnosis - to analyze workflow instances and their statuses.
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing - to check and configure workflow settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the workflow you are using.
  
  
  Workflow Container: Understand the concept of the workflow container, which holds the data and objects that the workflow processes. Familiarize yourself with how to manipulate and access container elements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WL439 error and implement a solution to resolve it.