How To Fix WL743 - Error changing container for work item &

WL743 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 743

• Message text: Error changing container for work item &

What causes this issue?

Actions were carried out by the user which change the work item
container.
An error occurred updating the work item container in the database.

System Response

The actions carried out do not have any effect. The work item container
remains unchanged.

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 WL743 - Error changing container for work item & ?

  The SAP error message WL743, which states "Error changing container for work item &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there is an issue with the workflow container, which is a data structure that holds the variables and data relevant to a specific workflow instance.
  Causes:
  
  Container Initialization Issues: The workflow container may not be properly initialized or may be missing required data.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the expected data types in the workflow container and the actual data being passed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the workflow container.
  Workflow Definition Errors: There may be errors in the workflow definition itself, such as incorrect bindings or missing elements.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Problems with the SAP system configuration or inconsistencies in the workflow environment can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition