How To Fix WA792 - Linkage & & to & was set to "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 792

• Message text: Linkage & & to & was set to "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA792 - Linkage & & to & was set to "&" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA792 Linkage & & to & was set to "&"
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Object Repository (BOR) when there is an issue with the linkage between objects or container elements.
  
  The message indicates that a linkage (relationship) between two objects or container elements was set or changed to a certain value.
  It is often an informational or warning message rather than an error, showing that a linkage was established or modified.
  The placeholders (&) are replaced at runtime with actual object names, linkage names, and values.
  It can appear during workflow container mapping, method calls, or event linkage setups.
  Sometimes it may indicate that a linkage was set to a null or empty value ("&" = empty string), which might not be expected.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container or BOR Linkage:
  
  Review the workflow container elements or BOR object linkages involved.
  Verify that the linkage is correctly defined and that the values being passed are valid and not unintentionally empty.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow or Program:
  
  Use the SAP debugger to trace where the linkage is set.
  Check the source and target objects and ensure the data being linked is consistent.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Linkage or Container Mapping:
  
  If the linkage is set to an empty string or null, determine if this is expected.
  Correct the mapping or the data source to provide the correct value.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or enhancements are involved in setting the linkage, review them for logic errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WA792 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WA7 (Workflow related messages)
  Context: Workflow container element linkage, BOR object linkage, method call parameters.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder)  
  SWO1 (Business Object Builder)  
  SWI1 (Workflow Log)  
  
  
  Debugging Tools:  
  
  Use SE80 or SWO1 to inspect BOR objects and linkages.  
  Use SWDD to check workflow container elements and mappings.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Linkage between workflow container elements or BOR objects was set or changed, possibly to an empty or unexpected value.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the linkage definitions and container mappings; debug the workflow or program to ensure valid data is passed.
  
  
  Related
  Workflow Builder (SWDD), BOR (SWO1), Workflow Logs (SWI1), SAP Notes for WA792 messages.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the full message text with replaced placeholders, I can help you analyze the specific linkage and suggest more precise steps.