How To Fix WL616 - No status texts in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 616

• Message text: No status texts in language &

What causes this issue?

There are no status texts in the specified language.

System Response

The action was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL616 - No status texts in language & ?

  The SAP error message WL616 "No status texts in language &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the status texts for a specific language in the context of a worklist or workflow. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in workflow management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Translations: The status texts for the specified language are not maintained in the system. This can happen if the language is not fully configured or if the necessary translations have not been provided.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration related to the workflow or worklist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT to check the languages installed in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the required language is installed and activated.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Texts:
  
  Use transaction code SE63 to maintain translations for the status texts.
  Ensure that the status texts for the relevant workflow or worklist are available in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this in transaction SU01 by checking the user’s default settings.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary texts and statuses are defined correctly.
  Use transaction SWDD to check the workflow definitions and ensure that they are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and texts were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or module you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WL616 error and implement a solution to resolve it.