How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS183 - RFC started in background. Please use transaction SLG1 with object 'WGDS*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 183

• Message text: RFC started in background. Please use transaction SLG1 with object 'WGDS*

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS183 - RFC started in background. Please use transaction SLG1 with object 'WGDS* ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  *WGDS_PROCESS183 RFC started in background. Please use transaction SLG1 with object 'WGDS'.**
  
  Cause:
  This message is an informational or warning message related to the SAP Workflow Generic Data Service (WGDS). It indicates that a Remote Function Call (RFC) related to WGDS has been started in the background.
  
  The message is typically logged when a background process or workflow triggers an RFC call to WGDS.
  It is not necessarily an error but a notification that the process has started asynchronously.
  If there are issues or failures in the process, detailed logs will be available in the application log.
  
  
  What is WGDS?
  
  WGDS stands for Workflow Generic Data Service.
  It is used in SAP Workflow to handle generic data operations, often related to workflow container data or workflow-related RFC calls.
  
  
  Solution / Next Steps:
  
  
  Check the Application Log:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to analyze detailed logs.
  Enter the object as WGDS* (wildcard) to filter logs related to WGDS.
  Review the logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the RFC was started or if it failed.
  
  
  
  Verify Background Job Status:
  
  Check if the background job that triggered the RFC completed successfully.
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  Verify the RFC destination used by WGDS is correctly configured and active.
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  If this message is related to a workflow, check the workflow logs using transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ.
  Look for any workflow errors or stuck steps.
  
  
  
  System Performance / Load:
  
  Sometimes, background RFCs are delayed or retried due to system load or performance issues.
  Check system performance and workload.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is often seen in systems where workflows or background processes are heavily used.
  It is generally not a critical error but a trace message to inform administrators or developers that an RFC call has been initiated in the background.
  If no errors are found in SLG1 or workflow logs, no further action is usually required.
  If errors are found, they should be addressed based on the specific error details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Message
  WGDS_PROCESS183 RFC started in background. Please use transaction SLG1 with object 'WGDS*'
  
  
  Cause
  Background RFC call related to Workflow Generic Data Service started.
  
  
  Solution
  Check application logs in SLG1 with object WGDS*, verify background jobs (SM37), check RFC destinations (SM59), and review workflow logs (SWI1).
  
  
  Notes
  Usually informational; investigate only if related errors appear in logs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide specific error logs from SLG1 or workflow details, I can help analyze further.