How To Fix WPPERS111 - Internal error: Application &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPPERS - Personalization for Web Applications

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Internal error: Application &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPPERS111 - Internal error: Application &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message:
  WPPERS111 Internal error: Application &1 invalid
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Personnel Administration (PA) processes, where an invalid or unrecognized application ID is being referenced internally.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system encountered an invalid or unknown application ID (&1 is a placeholder for the application name or ID) during processing.
  This usually happens when:
  
  A workflow or HR process is triggered with an incorrect or obsolete application ID.
  Custom developments or enhancements refer to an application that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  The application ID used in the workflow container or in the function module call is wrong or missing.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the workflow or HR infotypes.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Application ID:
  
  Identify the application ID passed in the error message (replace &1 with the actual value from your system).
  Verify if this application ID exists in the system.
  You can check application IDs in transaction SWO1 (Workflow Object Builder) or in HR customizing.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during workflow execution, check the workflow definition.
  Ensure that the workflow container and tasks use valid application IDs.
  Check the workflow event linkage and ensure the correct application is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If custom code or enhancements are involved, review the code to ensure that the application ID passed to SAP function modules or workflow calls is valid.
  Correct any hardcoded or dynamically passed invalid application IDs.
  
  
  
  HR Infotype and Application Consistency:
  
  In HR scenarios, ensure that the infotype and application IDs are consistent.
  Use transaction PE03 to check HR infotype and application assignments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WPPERS111 for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, this error can be caused by known bugs fixed in patches or support packages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Workflow Object Builder
  PE03 - HR Infotype and Application Assignment
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SE38 or SE80 - To check custom code or function modules
  
  
  
  Common Contexts:
  
  Personnel Administration workflows (e.g., hiring, termination)
  Time Management or Payroll workflows
  Custom HR workflows
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WPPERS111.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and module.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WPPERS111 Internal error: Application &1 invalid
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or unknown application ID used in workflow or HR process
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the application ID in workflow, HR customizing, or custom code
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, PE03, SWDD, SE38/SE80
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for known issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact application ID or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.