How To Fix WG050 - Error creating error workflow (position &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Error creating error workflow (position &)

What causes this issue?

The error workflow (position: &) could not be created.

System Response

The error was not logged.

How to fix this error?

Check the workflow setting for store orders.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG050 - Error creating error workflow (position &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG050 - Error creating error workflow (position &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message WG050 typically occurs when SAP tries to create an error workflow but fails at a certain step or position indicated by the placeholder "&" (which is replaced by a number or step in the actual message). This usually happens due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Workflow container or binding issues: The workflow step cannot be created because the container elements are missing or incorrectly defined.
  Missing or incorrect workflow template: The workflow template assigned to the error handling is missing, inactive, or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization problems: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to create or start the workflow.
  Technical problems in workflow runtime: Issues with the workflow runtime environment, such as missing tasks, incorrect task definitions, or inconsistencies in the workflow customizing.
  Incorrect or missing error handling configuration: The error workflow is not properly linked or configured in the application or customizing.
  System inconsistencies or transport issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the system or incomplete transports can cause workflow creation errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Template:
  
  Verify that the workflow template assigned for error handling exists and is active.
  Use transaction SWETYPV2 or SWDD to check the workflow template and its steps.
  Ensure that the workflow container elements are correctly defined and bound.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Workflow Log:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check the workflow logs for more detailed error information.
  Identify the exact step or container element causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to create and start workflows.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow processing (e.g., SWF* authorizations).
  
  
  
  Check Error Handling Configuration:
  
  Verify the error handling customizing in the relevant application.
  For example, in Purchase Order or Invoice workflows, check the error handling workflow assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Environment:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 to check and fix workflow runtime environment inconsistencies.
  Run the workflow runtime environment check and apply any suggested fixes.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Tasks or Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to check the tasks used in the workflow.
  Ensure all tasks are active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the workflow creation process might be necessary.
  Use transaction SWUD or SWDD to analyze the workflow definition.
  Debug the workflow start program or the function module creating the workflow.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WG050 for your specific SAP version.
  Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes addressing known workflow errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV2 – Workflow Event Linkage
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log (by object)
  SWU3 – Workflow Runtime Environment Check
  PFTC – Maintain Tasks
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WG050.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and module.
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Understanding SAP Business Workflow container, tasks, and event linkage is essential.
  Error workflows are triggered when standard workflows encounter errors; proper configuration is critical.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow creation fails due to missing/incorrect workflow template, container, or authorizations.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify workflow template, container, authorizations, runtime environment; check logs and fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  Tools
  SWETYPV2, SWDD, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWU3, PFTC
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes, debug workflow creation if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or process where the error occurs), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.