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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages
Message number: 050
Message text: Only new messages can be modified
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WGDS_CONFIRMATION050
- Only new messages can be modified ?SAP Error Message:
WGDS_CONFIRMATION050: Only new messages can be modified
Cause:
This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to modify a workflow message that is not in a "new" status. In SAP Business Workflow, messages (such as confirmation messages or workflow container messages) have statuses indicating their processing state. Once a message has been processed or is in a status other than "new," it becomes locked or read-only to prevent inconsistent changes.
Specifically, WGDS_CONFIRMATION050 is triggered when an attempt is made to change a message that has already been processed or confirmed, and only messages that are still "new" (i.e., not yet processed or confirmed) can be modified.
When does this typically happen?
Check the message status:
Verify the status of the message you are trying to modify. Only messages with status "new" (unprocessed) can be changed.
Modify only new messages:
Ensure that your code or user action modifies messages only before they are confirmed or processed.
Review workflow logic:
If this error occurs during workflow execution, review the workflow steps and confirm that messages are not being changed after confirmation.
Use appropriate APIs:
When modifying workflow messages programmatically, use the standard SAP workflow APIs and ensure you respect the message lifecycle.
Reset or restart workflow (if applicable):
If the workflow is stuck or in an inconsistent state, consider restarting or resetting the workflow instance, but be cautious as this may affect business processes.
Check for custom code:
If custom enhancements or user exits are involved, review them to ensure they do not attempt to modify confirmed messages.
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