How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS089 - Condition_base is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Condition_base is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS089 - Condition_base is initial ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS089: Condition_base is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management, especially when dealing with condition evaluation in workflow rules or decision tables.
  
  Cause
  
  The error "Condition_base is initial" means that a required condition base value (a key or reference used in condition evaluation) has not been set or is empty (initial).
  This usually happens when a workflow or a rule tries to evaluate a condition but the input data or context required for the condition is missing or not properly passed.
  In SAP Workflow, conditions are often based on certain attributes or container elements. If these are not filled or are initial, the system cannot evaluate the condition, leading to this error.
  It can also occur if the condition base (like an object key, status, or attribute) is not correctly determined or initialized before the condition check.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Context:
  
  Verify that all necessary container elements or context attributes used in the condition are properly filled before the condition evaluation step.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow and check the container values.
  Debug the workflow to see what values are passed to the condition.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Definition:
  
  Go to the condition definition in transaction PFTC or the relevant workflow builder.
  Check the condition base and ensure it references the correct container element or attribute.
  Make sure the condition base is not left empty or incorrectly mapped.
  
  
  
  Check the Rule or Decision Table:
  
  If the condition is part of a rule or decision table, verify that the input parameters are correctly passed and not initial.
  Ensure that the rule logic handles cases where inputs might be empty.
  
  
  
  Initialize or Set Default Values:
  
  If the condition base can be empty in some scenarios, consider initializing it with a default value or adding checks to avoid evaluation when the base is initial.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the SAP debugger to trace the workflow execution and see where the condition base becomes initial.
  Check the program or function module that evaluates the condition.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (for conditions)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS089 or condition evaluation errors in workflows.
  Sometimes patches or corrections are available if this is caused by a known bug.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on condition evaluation and container elements.
  SAP Community forums and SAP Support Portal for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WGDS_PROCESS089: Condition_base is initial
  
  
  Cause
  Condition base value (key/reference) is empty or not set during condition evaluation.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure container elements/attributes are filled; check condition definitions; debug workflow.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SWDD, PFTC, SWI1; check SAP Notes; debug workflow container and condition logic.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or process you are running), I can help with more specific guidance.