How To Fix WO805 - The exception & was raised when creating a new document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 805

• Message text: The exception & was raised when creating a new document

What causes this issue?

Exception &v1& has occurred in function module
<zh>SO_DOCUMENT_INSERT_API1</> in the method <zh>CreateObjectList</> of
object type <zh>REPORT</>.

System Response

The method was terminated by an exception.

How to fix this error?

Try to restart the task.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO805 - The exception & was raised when creating a new document ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WO805 - The exception & was raised when creating a new document
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the creation of a new document (such as a work order, service order, or other business document) in SAP when an unexpected exception is raised in the background processing. The placeholder "&" in the message usually contains the specific exception name or error code that was triggered.
  Common causes include:
  
  Custom code or user-exits: If there are enhancements, user-exits, or BAdIs implemented in the document creation process, an exception might be raised due to invalid data or logic errors.
  Data inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., equipment, functional location, material master) required for document creation.
  Authorization issues: The user might lack the necessary permissions to create the document.
  System or configuration errors: Incorrect configuration in the order type, document type, or related customizing.
  Interface or integration errors: If the document creation is triggered via an interface or external system, the data passed might be incomplete or invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WO805 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the full error message:
  
  Look at the exact exception name or message replacing "&" in the error. This will give a clue about the root cause.
  
  
  Analyze the short dump (if any):
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any ABAP short dumps related to the error. The dump will provide detailed information about the exception and where it occurred.
  
  
  Review custom code and enhancements:
  
  If custom code is involved, debug or review the user-exits, BAdIs, or enhancements triggered during document creation.
  
  
  Verify master data and configuration:  
  
  Ensure all required master data (equipment, functional location, material, etc.) is complete and valid.  
  Check the configuration of the order type or document type in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check if any authorization failures occurred.
  
  
  Test with standard SAP user:
  
  Try creating the document with a user having full authorizations to rule out authorization issues.
  
  
  Check interface data (if applicable):
  
  If the document is created via an interface, verify the data being sent and ensure it meets SAP requirements.
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error WO805 or the specific exception raised.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  IW31 (Create Work Order)  
  IW32 (Change Work Order)  
  ST22 (ABAP Dump Analysis)  
  SU53 (Authorization Check)  
  SE38 / SE80 (Debugging custom code)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  Plant Maintenance (PM)  
  Customer Service (CS)  
  Sales and Distribution (SD), if related to service orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad with keywords "WO805" and the specific exception name for known issues and fixes.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact exception name or additional context (e.g., document type, module, or custom enhancements), I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.