How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS713 - Failed update of directory for order &1 with:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Failed update of directory for order &1 with:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS713 - Failed update of directory for order &1 with: ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS713 Failed update of directory for order &1 with:
  
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with Engineering Change Management (ECM) and related order processing, especially when the system tries to update or create directory entries related to a production or maintenance order.
  
  Cause
  
  Authorization issues: The user or background job does not have sufficient authorization to update the directory or related objects.
  Database or table lock: The directory or related tables are locked by another process, causing the update to fail.
  Inconsistent or missing directory entries: The directory structure or entries related to the order are inconsistent or missing.
  Incorrect configuration: The document management or order management configuration might be incomplete or incorrect.
  File system or storage issues: If the directory update involves file system operations (e.g., linking documents), there might be file system permission or connectivity problems.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Sometimes, after transports or system upgrades, inconsistencies in the directory or related customizing can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or the background job has the necessary authorizations for the order and document management objects.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries related to the order or directory tables.
  If locks exist and are stale, consider releasing them carefully.
  
  
  
  Verify directory entries:
  
  Use transaction CV03N or CV02N to check the document info records and directory entries related to the order.
  Correct or recreate missing or inconsistent entries.
  
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  Review the configuration in SPRO under Document Management and Order Management to ensure directory structures and linkages are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Check file system and storage:
  
  If the directory update involves external file storage, verify that the file system is accessible and permissions are correct.
  
  
  
  Review system logs:
  
  Check SM21 system log and ST22 dumps for related errors that might give more clues.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS713 or similar errors.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might address a known bug or provide a patch.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the function module or program that triggers the error to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CV01N / CV02N / CV03N — Document Management
  IW32 / IW33 — Maintenance Orders
  CO02 / CO03 — Production Orders
  SM12 — Lock entries
  SU53 — Authorization check
  ST22 — Dump analysis
  SM21 — System log
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP DMS (Document Management System)
  SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)
  SAP PP (Production Planning)
  SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM)
  
  
  
  Common related SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords: WGDS_PROCESS713, Failed update of directory, order directory update error.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the full error text or a dump, I can help analyze it further.