How To Fix WF807 - WS_QUERY in function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE reports an error

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 807

• Message text: WS_QUERY in function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE reports an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF807 - WS_QUERY in function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE reports an error ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WF807 related to WS_QUERY in the function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WF807
  Message Text: WS_QUERY in function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE reports an error
  Context: This error occurs during the execution of a workflow container query step (WS_QUERY) when the function module WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE is called.
  
  
  Cause
  The error WF807 typically indicates that the workflow container query step (WS_QUERY) failed during execution. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Query Definition:
  
  The query assigned to the WS_QUERY step is either not defined or incorrectly defined.
  The query might be referencing container elements that do not exist or are not properly mapped.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user executing the workflow might lack the necessary authorizations to execute the query or access the data.
  
  
  
  Runtime Errors in Query:
  
  The query logic itself might cause runtime errors, such as division by zero, invalid data access, or other exceptions.
  
  
  
  Container Element Issues:
  
  The workflow container elements expected by the query are missing or have incompatible data types.
  
  
  
  System or Transport Issues:
  
  The function module or query might be inconsistent due to transport errors or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WF807 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Locate the WS_QUERY step causing the error.
  Verify the query assigned to this step.
  Ensure the query is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Container Elements:
  
  Check the workflow container elements used in the query.
  Make sure all required container elements exist and have the correct data types.
  Ensure the query output is correctly mapped back to the container.
  
  
  
  Test the Query Independently:
  
  If possible, test the query logic outside the workflow to ensure it runs without errors.
  Use debugging or logging to identify any runtime issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to run the query and access the data.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  Look for any recent transports or changes that might have affected the workflow or query.
  Perform consistency checks on the workflow (transaction SWU_OBUF or SWU_CHECK).
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance.
  Debug the workflow execution to pinpoint where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message and function module name.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Function Module: WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE
  
  This function module is responsible for executing workflow container query steps (WS_QUERY).
  
  
  Workflow Container Query (WS_QUERY):
  
  A step in the workflow that executes a query to fill or update container elements based on certain conditions.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SWU_OBUF / SWU_CHECK - Workflow consistency checks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WF807 and WS_QUERY errors.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Query step WS_QUERY failed due to incorrect query, missing container elements, or auth.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct query definition, container elements, authorizations, and debug.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions SWDD, SWI1, SU53; check SAP Notes; debug WF_WINDOWS_EXECUTE function.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact workflow and query details or the dump/short dump information, I can help you analyze the problem more specifically.