How To Fix WL668 - Work item &: Container conversion into XML table failed

WL668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Work item &: Container conversion into XML table failed

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WL668 - Details

• The SAP error message WL668, which states "Work item &: Container conversion into XML table failed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there was a failure in converting the workflow container data into an XML format, which is often necessary for processing or transferring data between different systems or components.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the workflow container may not be compatible with the expected XML format.
  Invalid Data: There may be invalid or unexpected data in the workflow container that cannot be serialized into XML.
  Container Size Limitations: The size of the data in the workflow container may exceed the limits for XML conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the related components that handle XML processing.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP system or specific versions that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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