How To Fix WD039 - Graphical workflow log cannot be started

WD039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Graphical workflow log cannot be started

What causes this issue?

You are calling the graphical workflow log, but not using SAP GUI for
Windows.

System Response

The graphical workflow log is only available under Microsoft Windows
using SAP GUI for Windows.

How to fix this error?

Use a workplace with SAP GUI for Windows, or use the standard workflow
log.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD039 - Graphical workflow log cannot be started ?

  The SAP error message WD039: Graphical workflow log cannot be started typically occurs when trying to display the graphical workflow log in the SAP Web Dynpro environment, but the system is unable to initiate the graphical log viewer.
  
  Cause
  The main causes for the error WD039 are:
  
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of the workflow log viewer: The graphical workflow log viewer requires certain components and configurations to be in place. If these are missing or incorrectly set, the graphical log cannot be started.
  
  
  Authorization issues: The user trying to access the graphical workflow log may lack the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Missing or inactive Web Dynpro components: The graphical workflow log is displayed using Web Dynpro applications. If the relevant Web Dynpro components (e.g., SWW_WI_LOG) are not active or properly installed, the log cannot be displayed.
  
  
  Incorrect or missing URL configuration: The system uses a URL to launch the graphical log viewer. If the URL is not correctly