How To Fix WL596 - Error in archiving class WORKITEM

WL596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Error in archiving class WORKITEM

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

A temporary error occurred when reading or deleting the archived work
item.

How to fix this error?

Execute the function again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL596 - Details

• The SAP error message WL596, which states "Error in archiving class WORKITEM," typically occurs during the archiving process of work items in SAP Business Workflow. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the archiving object.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving class for work items may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent successful archiving.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or issues with the archiving object itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the archiving class WORKITEM in transaction code SARA.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view the logs related to