def METHOD_NAME(self, args):
    """
    Adds a work item to the database.
    :param args: The request body data, validated and transformed by the work item schema.
    :return: The generated ID of the newly added work item, and an HTTP result code.
    """
    result = 200
    print(f"work_item: {args}")
    try:
        response = self.storage.add_work_item(args)
    except DataServiceNotReadyException as err:
        logger.error(err)
        response = "Data service not ready. Wait a minute and try again."
        result = 503
    except StorageError as err:
        logger.error("Storage error when trying to add a work item: %s", err)
        response = "A storage error occurred."
        result = 500
    return jsonify(response), result