How To Fix WER500 - *****501 - 550: Worklist checks*****************************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 500

• Message text: *****501 - 550: Worklist checks*****************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER500 - *****501 - 550: Worklist checks***************************** ?

  The SAP error message WER500 *501 - 550: Worklist checks***?** relates to issues encountered during worklist processing in SAP Workflow or related worklist management components.
  
  Understanding the Error Message
  
  Message Class: WER (Workflow Error)
  Message Number: 500 (and related 501 - 550)
  Context: Worklist checks in SAP Workflow or worklist processing.
  
  The message typically appears when there is a problem with the worklist entries, such as inconsistencies, missing data, or authorization issues during workflow task processing or worklist display.
  
  Possible Causes
  
  
  Worklist Inconsistencies:
  
  Entries in the worklist are corrupted or inconsistent.
  Tasks assigned to users are missing or have invalid status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization to view or process certain workflow tasks.
  Missing or incorrect roles/authorizations related to workflow or worklist.
  
  
  
  Workflow Runtime Errors:
  
  Errors in workflow container or task processing.
  Workflow tasks not properly created or deleted.
  
  
  
  System or Transport Issues:
  
  Incomplete transport of workflow objects.
  System inconsistencies after upgrade or patch.
  
  
  
  Worklist Buffer or Cache Problems:
  
  Worklist buffer not updated or corrupted.
  Stale data in worklist cache.
  
  
  
  
  Solutions / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to check for errors in workflow processing.
  Use SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow tasks and their status.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check user roles and authorizations related to workflow (e.g., S_WF_WI, S_WF_BPM).
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Worklist Buffer:
  
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to rebuild the workflow object buffer.
  Use SWU_REPAIR to repair workflow inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Delete and Recreate Problematic Workflow Tasks:
  
  Identify problematic tasks and delete them if necessary.
  Restart workflow instances if needed.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes and Patches:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS notes related to WER500 and workflow errors.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Upgrade Logs:
  
  Ensure all workflow objects are correctly transported.
  Verify that no inconsistencies exist after system upgrades.
  
  
  
  Worklist Cache Refresh:
  
  Clear user worklist cache by logging off and on.
  Use transaction SWI5 to display and manage worklist entries.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Tasks
  SWU_OBUF - Rebuild Workflow Object Buffer
  SWU_REPAIR - Repair Workflow
  SWI5 - Worklist Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords: "WER500", "workflow worklist error", "worklist checks"
  Example notes might address specific bugs or provide instructions for repair.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation for troubleshooting workflow errors.
  Authorization guides for workflow roles.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Worklist inconsistencies, authorization issues, workflow runtime errors, or cache problems
  
  
  Solution
  Check workflow logs, verify authorizations, rebuild buffers, repair workflows, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWU_OBUF, SWU_REPAIR; SAP Notes; SAP Workflow documentation
  
  
  
  
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