How To Fix WPPERS117 - Internal error: Screen &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPPERS - Personalization for Web Applications

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Internal error: Screen &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPPERS117 - Internal error: Screen &1 invalid ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPPERS117 Internal error: Screen &1 invalid
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Personnel Administration (PA) when the system tries to call or display a screen (dynpro) that does not exist or is not valid in the current context. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the screen number that the system attempted to access.
  Common causes include:  
  
  A missing or incorrectly assigned screen number in a custom or standard workflow step.  
  A screen number that is not part of the current program or transaction.  
  Corruption or inconsistency in the workflow or personnel administration configuration.  
  An outdated or incorrectly transported workflow or program that references invalid screens.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Screen Number:
  
  Check the exact screen number mentioned in the error message (replacing &1).
  
  
  Check the Program or Transaction:
  
  Determine which program or transaction is trying to call this screen. You can use transaction SE93 (Transaction Codes) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to find the program and screen.
  
  
  Verify Screen Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE51 (Screen Painter) to check if the screen number exists in the program.  
  
  If the screen does not exist, this confirms the cause.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Custom Code:  
  
  If this error occurs during a workflow step, check the workflow container and the step configuration to ensure the correct screen is assigned.  
  Review any custom code or enhancements that might be calling the screen.
  
  
  
  Transport and Version Consistency:  
  
  Ensure that all relevant objects (programs, screens, workflows) are correctly transported and consistent across systems (DEV, QA, PROD).
  
  
  
  Correction:  
  
  If the screen is missing, either create the required screen or correct the workflow/custom code to call a valid screen.  
  If the screen number is wrong, update the configuration or code to use the correct screen number.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.  
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the screen number, program, and context.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE51: Screen Painter to check and maintain screens.  
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator to explore programs and screens.  
  Transaction SWI1 / SWIA: Workflow logs to analyze workflow errors.  
  SAP Notes: Search for WPPERS117 or related workflow/personnel administration errors.  
  Common Context: This error is often seen in HR workflows or personnel administration processes where screen calls are dynamically made.
  
  
  If you provide the exact screen number or the context in which this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.