How To Fix WER_UI033 - Fatal error displaying the Item field selector

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER_UI - UI related messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Fatal error displaying the Item field selector

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER_UI033 - Fatal error displaying the Item field selector ?

  The SAP error message WER_UI033: Fatal error displaying the Item field selector typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Object Repository (BOR) when the system tries to display or handle the item field selector UI but encounters a problem.
  
  Cause
  
  UI Component Issue: The error usually arises due to a problem in the UI component or screen that renders the item field selector. This could be caused by:
  
  Missing or corrupted GUI components.
  Inconsistent or incorrect configuration of the workflow or BOR objects.
  A mismatch or error in the metadata of the business object fields.
  
  
  Authorization or System Inconsistency: Sometimes, insufficient authorizations or system inconsistencies (e.g., incomplete transport, missing patches) can cause this error.
  SAP GUI or Frontend Problem: An outdated or corrupted SAP GUI version or frontend component can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check SAP GUI Version:
  
  Ensure you are using a supported and updated SAP GUI version.
  Try to reproduce the error on a different machine or SAP GUI version to rule out frontend issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow and BOR Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow definition and the business object involved.
  Use transaction SWO1 to inspect the business object and its methods/attributes.
  Ensure that the item field selector is correctly configured and that the fields exist and are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing or Corrupted Components:
  
  Run SAP standard consistency checks for workflows and BOR.
  Re-import or re-apply relevant support packages or patches if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to display and interact with the workflow item field selector.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WER_UI033.
  For example, SAP Note #XXXXXX (replace with actual note number if found) might address known bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the workflow UI component to identify where exactly the fatal error occurs.
  Check for any custom enhancements or modifications that might interfere.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  
  
  SAP GUI: Ensure latest patches and versions.
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for the latest notes related to workflow UI errors.
  SAP Community: Search or post in SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs, screenshots, and system information.