How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS085 - Description IS INITIAL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Description IS INITIAL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS085 - Description IS INITIAL ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_PROCESS085 - Description IS INITIAL
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when a required description field is missing or not filled in during the processing of a workflow step or task. The message "Description IS INITIAL" means that the system expected a description value, but found it empty (initial).
  In the context of SAP Workflow (often related to the Business Workplace or workflow container elements), this can happen if:
  
  A workflow step or task is trying to use a description field that has not been populated.
  A container element or a variable that holds the description is empty.
  Custom workflow logic or user exit expects a description but it is not provided.
  The workflow template or task configuration requires a description but it was not maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Check the container elements for the step/task that triggers the error.
  Ensure that the description field/container element is properly filled before the step is processed.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Task Configuration:
  
  Verify the task definition in PFTC or SWETYPV.
  Make sure the description field is correctly maintained and mapped.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements, user exits, or methods that manipulate the description field, debug or review them to ensure the description is set.
  
  
  
  Test Workflow Step:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to test or monitor the workflow.
  Check the workflow log for the step where the error occurs and verify the container values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  If the description is a mandatory field, ensure it is entered or defaulted before the workflow step is executed.
  Sometimes, adding a default value or a check in the workflow logic to prevent empty descriptions can help.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWUS - Workflow Test
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and container element issues.
  Sometimes, specific workflow templates or tasks have known issues documented in SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure mandatory fields in workflow container elements are populated.
  Use workflow debugging tools to trace the exact point where the description is missing.
  Validate input data before triggering the workflow.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or process triggers this error), I can help with more specific guidance.