How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS180 - Message &1 data is invalid. Process aborted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Message &1 data is invalid. Process aborted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS180 - Message &1 data is invalid. Process aborted. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_PROCESS180: Message &1 data is invalid. Process aborted.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of workflow or data distribution messages in SAP when the system encounters invalid or inconsistent data in the message being processed. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the specific message type or data identifier that is found to be invalid.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data in the workflow container or message payload.
  Data type mismatches or missing mandatory fields in the message.
  Corrupted or inconsistent workflow or distribution data.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that modify message data incorrectly.
  Issues in ALE/IDoc processing if the message relates to data distribution.
  Authorization issues or missing master data referenced in the message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the message type or data causing the error:
  
  Check the exact message text in the system log or workflow log to find what &1 corresponds to.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow logs.
  For ALE/IDoc related messages, use WE02 or WE05 to inspect the IDoc status and data.
  
  
  
  Analyze the message data:
  
  Verify that all required fields are correctly filled and consistent.
  Check for data type mismatches or invalid values.
  If the message is generated by a custom program or enhancement, review the code for correctness.
  
  
  
  Correct the data:
  
  Fix the master data or transactional data causing the inconsistency.
  If the message is part of a workflow, correct the workflow container values or restart the workflow after correction.
  For ALE/IDoc, reprocess or correct the IDoc data.
  
  
  
  Check for system notes or OSS notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS180 or the specific message type.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Test the process again:
  
  After corrections, re-trigger the workflow or data distribution process.
  Monitor logs to ensure the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc Display
  SM58 - Transaction for asynchronous RFC errors (if relevant)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for WGDS_PROCESS180 or related workflow/message errors.
  Example note searches: "WGDS_PROCESS180 invalid data", "workflow message data invalid"
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and ALE/IDoc processing.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact message text replacing &1 or the context (workflow, ALE, IDoc, etc.), I can help with more specific guidance.