How To Fix WK210 - First choose columns to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 210

• Message text: First choose columns to be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK210 - First choose columns to be displayed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK210 - First choose columns to be displayed
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in SAP Workflow when you try to display or process a list (such as work items or tasks) without first selecting which columns (fields) you want to see in the list. The system requires you to define the layout of the list by choosing the columns to be displayed before it can show the data.
  In other words, the workflow inbox or list display screen expects the user to specify the columns (fields) to be shown, and if this is not done, the system throws this message.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you open the workflow inbox or a workflow list transaction (e.g., SBWP, SWI1) and try to display the list without having set the column layout.
  When the column layout is missing or corrupted.
  When a custom workflow or report tries to display a list but does not specify the columns.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose Columns to Display:
  
  On the workflow inbox or list screen, look for a button or menu option like "Choose Columns", "Settings", or "Layout".
  Select the columns (fields) you want to see in the list.
  Save the layout if possible.
  After this, the system will display the list without the error.
  
  
  
  Reset or Define Layout:
  
  If the layout is corrupted or missing, reset it to default or define a new layout.
  In transaction SWI1 or SBWP, use the layout or settings options to define the columns.
  
  
  
  Check User-Specific Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the user-specific layout settings are missing or invalid.
  Go to the workflow inbox, choose Settings ? Layout ? define columns and save.
  
  
  
  For Developers:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or report, ensure that the code specifies the columns to be displayed before calling the display function.
  Use appropriate function modules or classes to set the column layout.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SBWP - SAP Business Workplace (Workflow Inbox)
  SWI1 - Selection of Work Items
  SWI5 - Work Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow inbox layout issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to change layout settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow documentation provide guidance on customizing inbox layouts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WK210 - First choose columns to be displayed means you need to select which columns should be shown in the workflow list before the system can display the data. Simply go to the layout or settings option in the workflow inbox and select the columns to resolve the issue.