How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS131 - Can't make container persistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Can't make container persistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS131 - Can't make container persistent ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS131: Can't make container persistent typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with Generic Object Services (GOS) attachments and containers. This error indicates that the system failed to save or persist a container object, which is often related to attachments or document containers.
  
  Cause
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to save or modify the container object.
  Database or Buffer Problems: There might be issues with the database commit or buffer synchronization preventing the container from being saved.
  Incorrect or Missing Object References: The container might be linked to an object that does not exist or is not properly initialized.
  Locking Conflicts: The container or related objects might be locked by another user or process.
  Configuration or Customizing Errors: Incorrect configuration in DMS or GOS settings can cause persistence failures.
  Program or Enhancement Errors: Custom code or enhancements that manipulate containers might cause errors during persistence.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the object type and container operations.
  Typical authorization objects involved: B_USERSTAT, S_DOCUMENT, S_GOS, etc.
  
  
  
  Check Object and Container Validity:
  
  Ensure the container is correctly initialized and linked to a valid business object.
  Verify that the object exists and is not deleted or locked.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the container or related objects.
  Remove stale locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BAdIs, or enhancements related to container processing, debug or review them for errors.
  Check for exceptions or incorrect handling of container persistence.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps related to this error.
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  
  
  
  Database and Buffer:
  
  Check database consistency and buffer synchronization.
  Sometimes a system restart or buffer refresh (/$SYNC or RZ11 parameter adjustments) might help.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS131 or container persistence issues.
  Apply relevant SAP patches or support packages if the issue is due to a known bug.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CV01N, CV02N, CV03N — Document Management System transactions.
  GOS (Generic Object Services) toolbar for attachments.
  SM12 — Lock entries.
  ST22 — Dump analysis.
  SM21 — System log.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Document Management System (DMS)
  Generic Object Services (GOS)
  Workflow or Business Object Repository (BOR) if containers are used in workflows.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes mentioning WGDS_PROCESS131.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and component.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, scenario, or custom code involved), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.