How To Fix WL456 - Continuation of work item &: Terminating event or object not in container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Continuation of work item &: Terminating event or object not in container

What causes this issue?

A workflow which has been stopped or contains errors was to be
continued. It was then found that the work item &V2& was terminated by
an event which is not stored or is not fully stored in the work item
container.

System Response

The delayed response message from the relevant work item can therefore
not be repeated. Other delayed work item response messages are,
however, restarted to continue the workflow.

How to fix this error?

Complete the entries on the terminating event in the work item
container (variables _EVT_OBJTYPE, _EVT_OBJKEY, and _EVT_NAME) and set
the work item &V2& to the status <ZK>ready</> manually. The delayed
work item response message is then repeated and the workflow continued
at this point.

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

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL456 - Continuation of work item &: Terminating event or object not in container ?

  The SAP error message WL456, which states "Continuation of work item &: Terminating event or object not in container," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing in SAP. This error indicates that the workflow engine is trying to continue a work item, but it cannot find the necessary event or object in the workflow container.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object/Event: The object or event that the workflow is trying to reference is not present in the workflow container. This can happen if the object was deleted or if there was a change in the workflow definition.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent objects or events.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the workflow is trying to process, which can lead to missing references.
  Workflow Termination: The workflow might have been terminated or ended unexpectedly, causing the continuation to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition to ensure that all necessary objects and events are correctly defined and available in the workflow container.
  Debugging: Use the workflow log and debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution of the workflow and identify where the error occurs. This can help pinpoint the missing object or event.
  Recreate the Work Item: If the work item is corrupted or missing necessary references, you may need to recreate it or restart the workflow.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the workflow or the objects it references, ensure that these changes are correctly reflected in the workflow configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to monitor and manage work items.
  Workflow Logs: Access the workflow logs using transaction SWI1 to get more details about the error and the state of the workflow.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation and resolution.