How To Fix WL826 - Work item &: Container cannot be read

WL826 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 826

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

What causes this issue?

The work item container could not be read.

System Response

Processing was terminated, the work item was set to <ZH>error</>
status.

How to fix this error?

A serious inconsistency of the work item data is involved. There must
always be a container for the following work item types:
Background work item (type B)
Workflow work item (type F)
Dialog work item (type W)
Work queue work item (type A)

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

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL826 - Work item &: Container cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message WL826, which states "Work item &: Container cannot be read," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that the system is unable to access or read the container of a specific work item. The container is a data structure that holds the information related to the work item, such as variables and parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Work Item Deletion: The work item may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item or its container.
  Corrupted Work Item: The work item may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to issues in reading its container.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the retrieval of the work item data.
  Workflow Definition Changes: Changes in the workflow definition or structure may lead to inconsistencies in the work item container.
  
  Solutions:
  
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