How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS008 - Subtree does not contain data. Worklist was adjusted accordingly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Subtree does not contain data. Worklist was adjusted accordingly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS008 - Subtree does not contain data. Worklist was adjusted accordingly ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_BAS008: Subtree does not contain data. Worklist was adjusted accordingly.
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Process Management scenarios where a workflow or worklist is expected to display tasks or items based on a certain data subtree (a hierarchical structure of data). The error indicates that the expected subtree (data structure or node) does not contain any data, meaning no relevant workflow tasks or items were found for the user or process.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow or process instance does not have any tasks assigned or created yet.
  The data selection criteria or filters applied to the worklist are too restrictive or incorrect, resulting in no data.
  The underlying data source or table that the subtree references is empty or not populated.
  Authorization issues where the user does not have access to the data, so the subtree appears empty.
  Configuration or customization errors in the workflow or worklist definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Instances:
  
  Verify if there are active workflow instances or tasks assigned to the user or role.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWIA (Work Item Administration) to check existing workflow tasks.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the filters or selection parameters used in the worklist or subtree definition.
  Adjust or broaden the criteria to ensure relevant data is included.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Population:
  
  Confirm that the underlying data tables or structures contain the expected data.
  If the data is missing, investigate upstream processes or data creation steps.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view the workflow tasks or data.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow and Worklist Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow template and worklist configuration for correctness.
  Ensure the subtree node is correctly defined and linked to the data source.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the workflow or worklist generation logic may be necessary.
  Use transaction SWUD (Workflow Builder) or debugging tools to trace the data retrieval.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWUD - Workflow Builder
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRF_PRC_BAS008 or workflow worklist issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Workflow and Worklist Management.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message "WRF_PRC_BAS008 Subtree does not contain data. Worklist was adjusted accordingly" means the workflow worklist expected data in a certain subtree but found none. The solution involves verifying workflow tasks, adjusting selection criteria, checking data availability, ensuring proper authorizations, and reviewing workflow configuration.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which module or transaction you encountered this in), I can offer more tailored advice.