How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG077 - The service cost level &1 is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 077

• Message text: The service cost level &1 is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG077 - The service cost level &1 is invalid. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG077 The service cost level &1 is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the specified service cost level is not valid or not defined in the system. The service cost level is used in workflow to determine the cost or effort associated with a particular service or task. If the workflow tries to use a cost level that does not exist or is incorrectly maintained, this error is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual invalid service cost level value.
  Service cost levels are typically configured in the system to categorize or assign costs to workflow services.
  If the workflow references a cost level that is missing or incorrectly configured, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Service Cost Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for service cost levels.
  In many SAP systems, service cost levels are maintained under:
  
  SPRO ? Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Workflow ? Basic Settings ? Define Service Cost Levels
  
  
  Verify if the cost level mentioned in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Service Cost Level:
  
  If the cost level does not exist, create it with the appropriate parameters.
  If it exists but is incorrect, correct the entries.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definitions:
  
  Review the workflow or task that is triggering the error.
  Ensure that the service cost level assigned to the workflow service or task is valid and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that the service cost levels are also transported or manually maintained in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After correction, test the workflow again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions)
  SPRO – Customizing (to maintain service cost levels)
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection (to monitor workflow errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow cost levels if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow documentation provide details on service cost levels and their usage.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFD_BL_MSG077 The service cost level &1 is invalid.
  
  
  Cause
  The specified service cost level does not exist or is invalid in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain the service cost level in SPRO under Workflow settings. Correct or create the missing cost level.
  
  
  Check
  Workflow definitions, transport consistency, and service cost level configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact service cost level value causing the error and the workflow context.