How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS179 - Item-Log link deletion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Item-Log link deletion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS179 - Item-Log link deletion failed ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS179: Item-Log link deletion failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Management System (DMS) when the system attempts to delete a link between an item and a log entry but fails.
  
  Cause
  
  Link Integrity Issue: The system tries to delete a link between a workflow item and its log entry, but the link does not exist or is already deleted.
  Authorization Problem: The user or process attempting the deletion does not have sufficient authorization to delete the link.
  Database Lock or Inconsistency: The database record for the link might be locked by another process or there is some inconsistency in the database tables related to workflow logs.
  Custom Code or Enhancement: Custom developments or enhancements might interfere with the standard deletion process.
  Workflow or Log Object Corruption: The workflow item or log object might be corrupted or in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job