How To Fix WG230 - Error &1 calling user exit &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Error &1 calling user exit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG230 - Error &1 calling user exit &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG230 Error &1 calling user exit &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  Message WG230 is related to SAP Workflow (WF).
  The error indicates that an error occurred while calling a user exit (a custom enhancement point) during workflow processing.
  The placeholders:
  
  &1 typically contains the error description or error code returned by the user exit.
  &2 contains the name of the user exit function module or method that was called.
  
  
  This means that the workflow runtime tried to execute a user exit (custom code) but encountered an error or exception.
  
  Common causes:
  
  The user exit function module or method contains a bug or unhandled exception.
  The user exit is not implemented or incorrectly implemented.
  Missing or incorrect data passed to the user exit.
  Authorization or system environment issues causing the user exit to fail.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the user exit is not available or active.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  During workflow execution, especially when the workflow calls a user exit to perform custom logic.
  User exits are often used to influence workflow behavior, validate data, or perform additional checks.
  
  
  How to analyze and solve:
  
  
  Check the exact error message:
  
  Look at the full error text in the workflow log or system log.
  Identify the exact user exit name (&2) and the error (&1).
  
  
  
  Review the user exit code:
  
  Go to the function module or method mentioned.
  Check for any obvious errors, unhandled exceptions, or missing data handling.
  Debug the user exit by setting breakpoints and reproducing the error.
  
  
  
  Check input data:
  
  Verify the data passed to the user exit is correct and complete.
  Sometimes missing or incorrect data causes the user exit to fail.
  
  
  
  Check system logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps related to the user exit.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to run the user exit.
  
  
  
  Check transport and activation:
  
  Make sure the user exit is properly transported and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult workflow logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs.
  Look for the step where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  
  Example:
  If the message is:
  WG230 Error CX_SY_ZERODIVIDE calling user exit Z_WF_EXIT_CHECK
  
  &1 = CX_SY_ZERODIVIDE (an ABAP exception)
  &2 = Z_WF_EXIT_CHECK (user exit function module)
  
  This means the user exit Z_WF_EXIT_CHECK raised a divide-by-zero exception.
  
  Related SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note if known) related to workflow user exits.
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow User Exits and Enhancements.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Error/exception in user exit called by workflow
  
  
  Effect
  Workflow step fails, error message WG230 displayed
  
  
  Solution
  Debug and fix user exit code, check data and authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SM21, ST22, SE37/SE80 (for user exit)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error text (&1) and user exit name (&2), I can help you with more specific guidance.