How To Fix WL735 - Work item &: Work item container could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 735

• Message text: Work item &: Work item container could not be read

What causes this issue?

An error occurred reading the
<DS:GLOS.36AC1E9713A558B5E10000009B38F985>work item container</>.

System Response

The action associated with reading the work item container is
terminated.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL735 - Work item &: Work item container could not be read ?

  The SAP error message WL735 indicates that there is an issue with reading the work item container in the workflow. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The work item may not have the necessary data in its container, which can happen if the workflow was not properly initialized or if there were issues during the workflow execution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item or its container.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be problems with the workflow definition itself, such as missing or incorrect bindings.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the retrieval of the work item container.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to issues with workflow processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Instance: Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check