How To Fix WRF_DISPRO079 - Updating of the worklist for promotion &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DISPRO -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Updating of the worklist for promotion &1 failed

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  Error Message
  WRF_DISPRO079: Updating of the worklist for promotion &1 failed
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow or Change Management (CHIP) context, especially during the promotion or release of engineering change documents or work items. The system tries to update the worklist (which is essentially a list of workflow tasks or work items assigned to users) related to a promotion action, but the update fails.
  Common causes include:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to update the worklist or workflow tasks.
  Workflow Container or Task Issues: The workflow task or container elements required for the update are missing, inconsistent, or locked.
  Database Lock or Inconsistency: The worklist or related tables are locked or inconsistent, preventing update.
  Incorrect or Missing Workflow Configuration: The workflow associated with the promotion is not correctly configured or is incomplete.
  Technical Issues: Problems with the underlying function modules or BAPIs that update the worklist.
  Promotion Object Issues: The promotion object (&1 in the message) might be in an inconsistent state or missing required data.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user performing the promotion has the necessary authorizations for workflow and change management.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to check the workflow logs for errors related to the promotion.
  Look for any errors or warnings that indicate why the worklist update failed.
  
  
  
  Check Worklist and Workflow Tasks:
  
  Verify that the worklist entries and workflow tasks related to the promotion object exist and are not locked.
  Use transaction SWI5 to display work items and check their status.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow triggered by the promotion is correctly configured.
  Check the workflow template and container elements for completeness.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on relevant tables or objects.
  If locks exist, investigate and release if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the function module or BAPI that updates the worklist.
  Enable workflow trace via SWELS or system trace via ST05 to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Re-run or Reset Workflow:
  
  Sometimes, restarting or resetting the workflow related to the promotion can help.
  Use SWPR to restart workflows or manually delete and recreate work items if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_DISPRO079 for any known bugs or patches.
  If no solution is found, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing workflow logs and system details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWI5 - Display Work Items
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SWPR - Restart Workflow
  
  
  
  Relevant Modules:
  
  SAP Workflow (WF)
  Engineering Change Management (ECM)
  Change and Transport System (CTS)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to workflow errors during promotion.
  Example note keywords: "WRF_DISPRO079", "worklist update failed", "promotion workflow error".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario where the error occurs), I can help tailor the solution further.