How To Fix WP766 - No technical details available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 766

• Message text: No technical details available

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Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP766 - No technical details available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP766 No technical details available
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP766 No technical details available typically occurs in SAP Workflow when an error or issue arises, but the system cannot provide any further technical details or logs about the problem. This usually means that the workflow runtime encountered an unexpected situation or failure, but the error handling or logging mechanism did not capture detailed information.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing or incomplete error handling in the workflow definition.  
  Issues in the workflow container or context that prevent detailed error information from being passed or logged.  
  Problems with the workflow runtime environment or system inconsistencies.  
  Authorization or system configuration issues that prevent error details from being displayed.  
  The workflow task or step failed silently without raising a detailed exception.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since the message indicates no technical details are available, troubleshooting requires a systematic approach:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to find the specific workflow instance and check the log for any warnings or errors.
  Look for preceding or related error messages that might give clues.
  
  
  
  Enable Detailed Error Logging:
  
  Ensure that the workflow runtime error logging is enabled.
  You can increase the trace level for workflows using transaction SWELS or by adjusting the trace settings in the workflow runtime environment.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the workflow steps, container elements, and error handling routines.
  Verify that error handling is properly implemented to catch exceptions and provide meaningful messages.
  
  
  
  Check System and Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user running the workflow has sufficient authorizations to execute all steps.
  Check for system inconsistencies or dumps related to the workflow.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  If possible, debug the workflow using transaction SWUS or by setting breakpoints in the workflow tasks or methods.
  This can help identify where the error occurs and why no details are available.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to message WP766.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or corrections for known issues causing this message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log  
  SWEL – Event Log  
  SWUS – Workflow Debugger  
  SWELS – Workflow Trace Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for SAP Notes related to workflow errors and WP766 message.
  Example search terms: "WP766 No technical details available", "Workflow error no details".
  
  
  
  Workflow Error Handling:
  
  Proper error handling in workflows is crucial to avoid generic messages.
  Use error events and exception handling steps in the workflow design.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WP766 No technical details available means the workflow encountered an error but could not provide further information. To resolve, check workflow logs, enable detailed tracing, review workflow error handling, verify authorizations, debug the workflow, and consult SAP Notes for known issues.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., workflow type, transaction, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.