How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS160 - Application cannot be initial

WGDS_PROCESS160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Application cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS160 - Application cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS160: Application cannot be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) when there is an issue initializing or starting a workflow or a related application component.
  
  Cause
  
  The error "Application cannot be initial" usually means that the workflow or the application component that is supposed to be started or processed is not properly initialized.
  This can happen if:
  The workflow container or the task is missing required data or context.
  The application component (e.g., a workflow task, a business object, or a method) is not correctly configured or is missing.
  There is a problem with the workflow definition or the workflow runtime environment.
  The workflow is trying to start an application that is not available or not properly linked.
  The workflow container element that is expected to be filled is empty or initial (uninitialized).
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition and Container:
  
  Verify that the workflow task or step that triggers the application