How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS203 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 203

• Message text:

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS203 - ?

  SAP Error Message: WGDS_PROCESS203
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WGDS_PROCESS203 typically occurs in the SAP Workflow system, specifically related to the Business Document Service (BDS) or document management within workflows.
  Common cause:
  
  The workflow is trying to process or access a document or object that is either missing, locked, or not properly linked.
  There might be an inconsistency or missing data in the document management system or the workflow container.
  The document or object referenced in the workflow step does not exist or the user does not have the required authorization.
  Sometimes, the error arises when the workflow tries to process a document that has been deleted or is not yet created.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WGDS_PROCESS203 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document/Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the document or object the workflow is trying to process actually exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like CV03N (Display Document) or BDS related transactions to check the document status.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Review the workflow container to ensure that the document or object is correctly passed and available.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow logs and container contents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the document or object.
  Check roles and authorizations related to document management and workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Lock/Status Check:
  
  Verify if the document is locked or in a status that prevents processing.
  Unlock or change the status if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Re-link Document:
  
  If the document is missing or corrupted, recreate it or re-link it properly in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for WGDS_PROCESS203 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log for Frequent Tasks
  CV03N - Display Document
  BDS - Business Document Service transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  SAP Workflow (WF)
  Document Management System (DMS)
  Business Document Service (BDS)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS203.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow and Document Management integration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or scenario where the error occurs (e.g., during a specific workflow step, document type, or transaction), I can help tailor the solution further.