How To Fix WG069 - Messages could not be saved in table WPLST: Error: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Messages could not be saved in table WPLST: Error: &

What causes this issue?

Problem with the message update when processing the store order.

System Response

The messages cannot be logged correctly.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG069 - Messages could not be saved in table WPLST: Error: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG069 - Messages could not be saved in table WPLST: Error: &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to save workflow messages into the database table WPLST but fails. The placeholder & in the message typically contains the specific database or system error that caused the failure.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Database issues:  
  
  Table WPLST is locked or has a lock conflict.  
  Database space or resource issues preventing insert/update.  
  Database integrity or consistency problems.
  
  
  
  Authorization problems:  
  
  The user or background job does not have sufficient authorization to write to the WPLST table.
  
  
  
  Technical issues:  
  
  Buffer or memory problems in the SAP system.  
  Transport or patch inconsistencies affecting workflow tables.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent data:  
  
  The message content or related workflow data might be corrupted or invalid, causing the insert/update to fail.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  Look at the actual error text replacing & in the message. This will give you the exact database or system error (e.g., lock wait timeout, unique constraint violation, etc.).
  
  
  Check table locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the WPLST table is locked by another process. If so, investigate and release the lock if appropriate.
  
  
  Check database space and health:
  
  Ensure the database has enough space and is functioning correctly. Consult your database administrator if needed.
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job running the workflow has the necessary authorizations to write to the WPLST table.
  
  
  Check workflow logs and dumps:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Logs) and ST22 (ABAP dumps) to find more information about the failure.
  
  
  Run consistency checks:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 to check and fix workflow customizing and table inconsistencies.
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WG069 or WPLST issues on the SAP Support Portal. Sometimes, known bugs or patches address this problem.
  
  
  Restart workflow runtime:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow runtime or the SAP system can clear transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Table WPLST:
  
  This table stores workflow messages. It is critical for workflow communication and message handling.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SM12: Lock entries  
  SWI1: Workflow log  
  ST22: ABAP dumps  
  SWU3: Workflow customizing check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords like "WG069", "WPLST", "workflow message save error".
  
  
  Workflow Troubleshooting:
  
  Workflow errors related to message saving often indicate underlying system or database issues rather than workflow design problems.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error text replacing &, I can help you analyze the specific cause further.