How To Fix WO809 - No list exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

• Message text: No list exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a list object from a report. However, no list was
found.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the report has a result (list).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO809 - No list exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WO809 No list exists
  
  Cause:
  The error message WO809 No list exists typically occurs in SAP when a user tries to display or print a work order list or a related list (such as operations, components, or confirmations), but the system cannot find any list data to display. This usually means that the requested list has not been generated, or the list data has been deleted or is not available for the specified selection criteria.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Attempting to display a list for a work order that has no operations or components assigned.  
  Trying to print a list before it has been created or generated.  
  Using incorrect selection parameters that result in no data being found.  
  The list spool or output request has been deleted or is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WO809 No list exists error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Work Order Data:
  
  Verify that the work order exists and contains the relevant data (operations, components, confirmations) that you are trying to list.
  
  
  Generate the List:
  
  If the list has not been generated yet, generate it first. For example, if you are trying to print a list, ensure that the list has been created via the appropriate transaction or report.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Make sure the selection parameters you are using to display or print the list are correct and correspond to existing data.
  
  
  Check Output Requests:
  
  If the list is supposed to come from a spool or output request, verify that the spool request exists and has not been deleted.
  
  
  Recreate or Regenerate the List:
  
  If the list was deleted or corrupted, recreate it by re-executing the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to display or print the list.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions Involved:  
  
  IW32 (Change Work Order)  
  IW33 (Display Work Order)  
  IW38 (Change PM Orders)  
  IW39 (Display PM Orders)  
  IW41/IW42 (Confirmations)  
  IW28/IW29 (Change/Display Notifications)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP Notes may address specific issues related to this error in certain versions or scenarios. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WO809.
  
  
  Spool Requests:
  
  If the issue is related to printing, check the spool requests via transaction SP01.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the program or checking the application logs (transaction SLG1) may provide more insight.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No list data exists for the requested work order or selection criteria.  
  Solution: Verify data existence, generate the list, check selection parameters, and ensure spool/output requests are available.  
  Related Info: Check work order details, use correct transactions, and consult SAP Notes if needed.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.