How To Fix WI551 - Selected work item has no errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Selected work item has no errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI551 - Selected work item has no errors ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WI551 - Selected work item has no errors
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI551 occurs when you try to display or process error information for a workflow work item, but the selected work item does not actually have any errors associated with it. This typically happens if:
  
  You are attempting to view error details for a work item that completed successfully.
  The work item was already corrected or the error was resolved.
  The system is incorrectly identifying the work item as having errors due to a mismatch or timing issue.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, work items can have errors if the processing failed or if there was an issue during execution. The transaction or report you are using to display errors expects the selected work item to have error entries. If none exist, the system raises this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Work Item Status:
  
  Check the status of the work item in transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display).
  Confirm if the work item is in error status or completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Use transaction SWI6 (Error Work Items) to list all work items with errors.
  If the work item is not listed here, it means it has no errors.
  
  
  
  Correct Transaction Usage:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction or report to view errors.
  For example, if you are trying to display error details via SWI2_DIAG (Workflow Error Analysis), select only work items that have errors.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Reprocess:
  
  If you suspect the error status is outdated, try refreshing the work item list or reprocessing the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use SWI1 or SWI5 to check the workflow log for the work item to understand its processing history.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI5 - Work Item Display
  SWI6 - Error Work Items
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Error Analysis
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message can appear due to inconsistencies in the workflow runtime tables. Running workflow consistency checks or basis support tools might help.
  If you are developing custom workflow error handling, ensure that error flags are set correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: You tried to view errors for a work item that has no errors.
  Solution: Verify the work item status and select only those with errors for error display or processing.
  Related Info: Use appropriate transactions like SWI6 to find error work items and SWI1/SWI5 to check work item details.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction, please provide more details!