How To Fix WI123 - Starting presentation of tasks ..

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Starting presentation of tasks ..

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI123 - Starting presentation of tasks .. ?

  The SAP message WI123: Starting presentation of tasks ... is an informational message related to the SAP Workflow system. It typically appears in the SAP GUI status bar or in the workflow logs when a workflow task is being presented to the user.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Normal Workflow Processing:
  
  The message WI123 is not an error but an informational message indicating that the SAP system is starting to display (present) a workflow task to the user. It occurs during the execution of a workflow when the system is about to show the task dialog or task container to the user.
  
  
  Workflow Task Presentation:
  
  This message is triggered by the SAP Workflow engine when it calls the function module or method responsible for presenting the task UI (e.g., SAP_WAPI_START_TASK or similar).
  
  
  No Error Condition:
  
  Since this is an informational message, it does not indicate a problem or error in the workflow. It is part of the normal workflow runtime messages.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  No Action Required:
  
  Because WI123 is an informational message, no corrective action or troubleshooting is needed if you see this message alone.
  
  
  If Workflow Task Does Not Appear:
  
  If you see this message but the task UI does not actually appear or the workflow seems stuck, then investigate the following:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check the workflow logs for errors or status of the task.
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  Verify that the task is correctly defined and assigned to the user.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the task.
  
  
  Check GUI and Frontend:
  
  Sometimes frontend issues (e.g., SAP GUI problems) can prevent the task dialog from appearing.
  
  
  Debug Workflow Runtime:
  
  If needed, debug the workflow runtime to see why the task presentation might be failing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: WI (Workflow)
  
  
  Common Workflow Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Inbox
  SWI5 - Workflow Builder
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (Design)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There are no specific SAP Notes for message WI123 as it is informational. However, if you experience issues with workflow task presentation, check SAP Notes related to workflow errors or task UI problems.
  
  
  Workflow Task Presentation Function Modules:
  
  SAP_WAPI_START_TASK
  SAP_WAPI_RUN_TASK
  SAP_WAPI_CREATE_TASK
  
  
  
  Workflow Runtime:
  
  The message is generated during the runtime of the workflow when the system calls the function to present the task to the user.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WI123 Starting presentation of tasks ...
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow engine starting to display a task to the user
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; normal workflow message
  
  
  Troubleshooting
  Check workflow logs, task definitions, user authorizations if task UI does not appear
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5, SWDD
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing issues beyond this message (e.g., tasks not appearing or workflow errors), please provide more details for further assistance.