How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS083 - Texttyp is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Texttyp is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS083 - Texttyp is initial ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS083: Texttyp is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Management System (DMS) when processing or handling text types (Texttyp) related to documents or workflow steps.
  
  Cause
  
  The error "Texttyp is initial" means that the Text Type (Texttyp) field is empty (initial) when the system expects a valid text type.
  This usually happens when a program, function module, or workflow step tries to process or access a text object but the required text type has not been specified or passed.
  In SAP, text types define the kind of text (e.g., description, note, long text) associated with an object. If this is missing, the system cannot determine which text to process.
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  In SAP Workflow when processing text elements.
  In Document Management System (DMS) when handling document texts.
  In custom developments or standard SAP programs that deal with text objects but do not provide the text type.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the input