How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT017 - The selected worklists were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The selected worklists were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT017 - The selected worklists were deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT017: The selected worklists were deleted:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ART_DISCONT017: The selected worklists were deleted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to process or access worklists in SAP that no longer exist in the system. Specifically, the worklists you selected have been deleted or are no longer available in the database. This situation can arise due to:
  
  Manual deletion of worklists by a user or administrator.
  Automatic cleanup or archiving jobs that remove old or obsolete worklists.
  Inconsistencies or synchronization issues between the front-end selection and the backend data.
  Worklists that were created temporarily and have expired or been purged.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Worklist Existence:
  
  Check if the worklists you are trying to access still exist in the system.
  Use transaction codes or reports related to worklist management to list current worklists.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Recreate Worklists:
  
  If the worklists were deleted, you need to recreate them or select existing valid worklists.
  Avoid using outdated or cached selections that reference deleted worklists.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs or Cleanup Programs:
  
  Investigate if any background jobs or cleanup programs have deleted worklists.
  Adjust the scheduling or parameters of these jobs if necessary to prevent premature deletion.
  
  
  
  User Training and Authorization:
  
  Ensure users are aware of the lifecycle of worklists and do not attempt to access deleted ones.
  Restrict deletion rights to authorized personnel only.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or database integrity checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Consult SAP Notes or support if inconsistencies persist.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Worklists in SAP: Worklists are often used in various SAP modules (e.g., Warehouse Management, Quality Management, or Plant Maintenance) to group tasks or documents for processing.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, worklists can be managed via specific transactions (e.g., /SCWM/PRDO for warehouse production orders, or IW38 for maintenance orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRF_ART_DISCONT017 or worklist management issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (SM21), application logs (SLG1), or short dumps (ST22) for additional clues if the error occurs repeatedly.
  
  
  If you provide the specific SAP module or context where this error occurs, I can offer more targeted advice.