How To Fix UASBW058 - Header data for links cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UASBW - Messages for BW Connection Generation

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Header data for links cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UASBW058 - Header data for links cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message UASBW058, which states "Header data for links cannot be read," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with links in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary header data for a specific link, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The header data required for the link may not be present in the database or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the header data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or link settings.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the header data exists in the relevant tables. You can do this by checking the database directly or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the workflow or links. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Database Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the database. You may need to involve your database administrator for this.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, SU53, and SWI1 (for workflow monitoring).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the UASBW058 error in your SAP system.