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 has the necessary authorizations to delete workflow log entries.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI5 to check the status of the workflow item and its logs.
  Identify if the log entries exist or are already deleted.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on workflow tables such as SWWLOGH, SWWLOGI, and related tables.
  Use standard SAP reports or tools like SWU_OBUF or SWU3 to check workflow runtime environment.
  
  
  
  Unlock or Remove Locks:
  
  Check for database locks on workflow log tables using transaction SM12.
  Remove stale locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Restart Workflow:
  
  Sometimes restarting or reprocessing the workflow item can resolve inconsistencies.
  Use transaction SWPR or SWI2_FREQ to manage workflow items.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for the error message WGDS_PROCESS179 or related workflow log deletion issues.
  Apply any relevant SAP patches or notes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the standard function module or method responsible for deleting the log link can help identify the root cause.
  Common function modules involved: SWW_WI_LOG_DELETE, SWW_LOG_DELETE.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Workflow Tables:
  
  SWWLOGH - Workflow Log Header
  SWWLOGI - Workflow Log Item
  SWWWIHEAD - Workflow Work Item Header
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI5 - Workflow Log (Display)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to workflow log deletion errors.
  Example note keywords: "WGDS_PROCESS179", "workflow log deletion failed", "workflow log link deletion".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when the error occurs, transaction or process involved), I can help tailor the solution further.