How To Fix WK001 - Define a column for display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Define a column for display

What causes this issue?

A list was to be displayed. However, no columns have been defined for
this configuration.

System Response

The list cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Specify the columns required via <LS>Settings -> Select columns</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK001 - Define a column for display ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK001 - Define a column for display
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to display or process a workflow container element that requires a column to be defined for display, but no column has been specified. Essentially, the system expects you to define which container element or attribute should be shown in a particular context (e.g., in a workflow step, task, or event), but this definition is missing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When configuring or running a workflow step that involves displaying container elements.
  When a workflow step or task tries to show data but the display column is not set.
  During workflow development or testing, if the container element display properties are incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Display Column:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the relevant workflow and navigate to the step or task where the error occurs.
  Check the container elements involved in that step.
  For the container element(s) that need to be displayed, explicitly define the column or attribute that should be shown.
  
  
  
  Check Container Element Settings:
  
  Ensure that the container element is properly defined with the correct data type.
  If the container element is a structure or table, specify which field or column should be displayed.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Display Settings:
  
  In the workflow step or task, under the container tab, select the container element.
  Use the "Display" or "Column" settings to specify the exact field to be shown.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After making the changes, test the workflow again to confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is related to the workflow container and display settings.
  It is important to understand the structure of the container elements and how they are used in the workflow.
  Sometimes, this error can also appear if the workflow is trying to display a table container element without specifying which column to show.
  Refer to SAP Workflow documentation for detailed information on container elements and display settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WK001 - Define a column for display
  
  
  Cause
  No display column defined for a container element in workflow step/task
  
  
  Solution
  Define the display column in workflow container settings in SWDD
  
  
  Context
  Workflow container element display configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, you can check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for similar issues related to workflow container display settings.