How To Fix WL823 - Work item &: Container element & cannot be read

WL823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Work item &: Container element & cannot be read

What causes this issue?

The element searched for was not found in the work item container.

System Response

The requested action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check how the container element is written.
Check the contents of the container. If necessary, add the missing
container element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL823 - Work item &: Container element & cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message WL823 indicates that there is an issue with reading a specific container element in a work item. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to access or retrieve the data associated with a work item due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The container element that the work item is trying to access may not exist or may not have been populated correctly.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be an issue with the workflow definition or configuration that leads to the container element not being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the container element.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the workflow runtime environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition to ensure that the container elements are correctly defined and populated.