How To Fix WER174 - Deletion cannot be performed, no element is currently loaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Deletion cannot be performed, no element is currently loaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER174 - Deletion cannot be performed, no element is currently loaded ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WER174: "Deletion cannot be performed, no element is currently loaded":
  
  Error Message:
  WER174 - Deletion cannot be performed, no element is currently loaded
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow (WF) environment when you attempt to delete an element (such as a workflow container element, task, or object) but no element is currently selected or loaded in the context of the operation.
  In other words, the system expects an element to be "loaded" or selected before deletion can proceed, but it finds none. This can happen due to:
  
  Attempting to delete a workflow container element without first selecting or loading it.
  Programming or user interface logic that tries to delete an element without properly initializing or referencing it.
  In custom workflow development, the element reference might be missing or incorrectly passed.
  The workflow container or object might have been already deleted or not properly instantiated.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In SAP Workflow Builder or during workflow container element manipulation.
  When deleting workflow container elements or workflow objects programmatically (e.g., via function modules or BAPIs).
  Possibly during workflow template editing or runtime if custom code is involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Element Selection:
  
  Ensure that before you perform the deletion, the element you want to delete is properly loaded or selected.
  In the Workflow Builder, select the container element explicitly before deleting.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Container Elements:
  
  If you are deleting container elements programmatically, verify that the element reference is valid and points to an existing container element.
  Use debugging to check if the element is loaded before the delete call.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If custom code is involved (e.g., in workflow methods, event handlers, or user exits), ensure that the element is correctly fetched and passed.
  Add checks to confirm the element exists before attempting deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Make sure the workflow or container is in a consistent state and not already deleted or corrupted.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes related to WER174 for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or support packages fix related workflow container handling issues.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (where container elements are managed)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to check workflow runtime status)
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (if related to object elements)
  
  
  
  Common Function Modules:
  
  SAP_WAPI_CONTAINER_DELETE_ELEMENT - Used to delete container elements programmatically.
  Ensure the element name passed to such functions is valid and exists.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Set breakpoints in the workflow container manipulation code.
  Check the container element list before deletion.
  Verify the element name and type.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete a workflow container element or object when no element is loaded or selected.
  
  
  Effect
  Deletion fails with error WER174.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure the element is properly loaded/selected before deletion; verify references in code.
  
  
  Where
  SAP Workflow Builder, workflow container manipulation, custom workflow code.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., where exactly you see this error, what action triggers it), I can help with more specific guidance.