How To Fix WZ831 - Method &1.&2 raised an exception (see container element RETURN)

WZ831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Method &1.&2 raised an exception (see container element RETURN)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ831 - Method &1.&2 raised an exception (see container element RETURN) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZ831 Method &1.&2 raised an exception (see container element RETURN)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a method call in an ABAP class (usually within a workflow or a business object processing) raises an exception. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the class name and method name respectively. The exception details are passed back in the container element RETURN.
  
  The method being called encountered an error condition and raised an exception.
  The exception is caught and reported by the workflow engine or the calling program.
  The container element RETURN contains detailed information about the error, such as error messages, return codes, or exception texts.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Workflow container method calls fail due to missing or incorrect data.
  Business object method execution fails because of invalid input or system state.
  Custom ABAP code inside the method raises an exception that is not handled internally.
  Integration scenarios where external system calls fail