How To Fix WG143 - Errors occurrred when initializing document &1 of document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Errors occurrred when initializing document &1 of document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG143 - Errors occurrred when initializing document &1 of document type &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG143:
  
  SAP Error Message: WG143
  Message Text:
  
  Errors occurred when initializing document &1 of document type &2
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs during the processing or initialization of a workflow-related document (such as a workflow container document or a workflow task document) in SAP. The system tries to create or initialize a document of a certain document type (e.g., workflow container document, task document), but errors occur during this process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the document type in the Business Object Repository (BOR).
  Missing or inconsistent data required for document initialization.
  Authorization issues preventing the creation or update of the document.
  Inconsistencies or errors in the workflow container or workflow task data.
  Custom code or user-exits that interfere with document creation.
  Database inconsistencies or locks that prevent document creation.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the BOR or workflow objects are not properly imported or activated.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WG143 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Look at the short dump (ST22) or workflow logs (transaction SWI1, SWI2_DIAG) for more detailed error messages related to the document initialization.
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for related messages.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the Business Object and its document types.
  Ensure the document type &2 (as per the error message) is correctly defined and active.
  Check that the document type has the correct methods and attributes assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Data:
  
  Verify that the data passed to the workflow container is complete and consistent.
  Check if any mandatory container elements are missing or have invalid values.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job running the workflow has the necessary authorizations to create or update documents of the specified type.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  Review any custom code, user-exits, or BAdIs that might be triggered during document initialization.
  Debug the workflow initialization to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Re-Import or Reactivate BOR Objects:
  
  If the BOR objects or workflow objects were recently transported, re-import or reactivate them using transaction SWO1 or SWU_OBUF.
  
  
  
  Database and System Checks:
  
  Check for database locks or inconsistencies.
  Run consistency checks for workflow objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WG143 or the specific document type.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (to check BOR objects and document types)
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Diagnosis
  SLG1 – Application Log
  ST22 – ABAP Short Dumps
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on Business Objects and Document Types.
  SAP Notes related to workflow errors and BOR inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for known issues with workflow document initialization errors.
  Example notes might include fixes for BOR inconsistencies or workflow container issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WG143: Errors occurred when initializing document &1 of document type &2
  
  
  Cause
  Configuration issues, missing data, authorization problems, custom code errors, BOR issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check logs, verify BOR/document type, check container data, authorizations, debug custom code, reactivate BOR objects
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, SLG1, ST22
  
  
  Further Help
  SAP Notes, SAP Support
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact document type (&2) and document number (&1), or any additional logs, I can help you analyze the issue more specifically.