How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE015 - Error preparing the collected messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error preparing the collected messages

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The collection of messages will be stopped in subroutine
LOG_GENERATING_PROCESS:
* Stop collecting messages
CALL FUNCTION 'MESSAGES_STOP'
The error message was caused by a call of function MESSAGES_STOP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE015 - Error preparing the collected messages ?

  The SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE015: Error preparing the collected messages typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or ArchiveLink when the system tries to generate or prepare a set of messages or documents for processing, but encounters an issue.
  
  Cause
  
  Data inconsistency or missing data: The error often arises when the system attempts to collect or prepare messages/documents but finds inconsistent or incomplete data.
  Authorization issues: The user or process may lack the necessary authorizations to access or process certain messages.
  Configuration problems: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the workflow or ArchiveLink settings can cause message preparation to fail.
  Technical issues: Problems with the underlying communication or interface (e.g., RFC errors, connection problems) can interrupt message preparation.
  Buffer or memory issues: Sometimes, insufficient memory or buffer problems during message collection can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM21, ST22, or SLG1 to find detailed logs related to the error.
  Look for any dump or short dump that might give more context.
  
  
  
  Verify data consistency:
  
  Check the data related to the messages or documents being processed.
  Ensure all required fields and linked objects are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to access and process the messages.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check the workflow or ArchiveLink configuration related to message generation.
  Ensure that all required settings, such as logical systems, RFC destinations, and document types, are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test communication:
  
  Test RFC connections involved in the process using SM59.
  Ensure that the communication channels are active and stable.
  
  
  
  Clear buffers and restart jobs:
  
  Sometimes clearing buffers or restarting the workflow or related background jobs can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_AT_GENERATE015.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections recommended by SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SWI1 (Workflow log)
  SWIA (Workflow administration)
  SLG1 (Application log)
  SM59 (RFC destinations)
  SU53 (Authorization check)
  ST22 (Short dumps)
  
  
  
  SAP modules involved:
  
  SAP Workflow (WF)
  ArchiveLink (if related to document archiving)
  Basis (for system and communication checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search for the exact error message or related keywords on the SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  Example search terms: "WRF_AT_GENERATE015", "Error preparing collected messages", "Workflow message preparation error".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the transaction or process where the error occurs, system version), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.