How To Fix WS061 - No messages logged for document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No messages logged for document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS061 - No messages logged for document ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS061 - No messages logged for document:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS061 - No messages logged for document
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS061 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Processing when the system expects to find workflow messages or status messages related to a particular document but finds none.
  More specifically:
  
  The system tries to retrieve workflow messages or status updates for a document (e.g., a purchase order, invoice, or any business document).
  However, no messages or logs have been recorded for that document.
  This can happen if the workflow has not been triggered, the document has not undergone any processing steps that generate messages, or if there is an issue with message logging.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow processing or monitoring.
  When checking the status or message log of a document.
  When trying to display or process messages related to a document in transaction codes or custom programs.
  
  
  Possible Causes in Detail:
  
  Workflow not triggered or incomplete: The workflow associated with the document has not started or has not generated any messages yet.
  Incorrect document number or key: The document number or key used to fetch messages is incorrect or does not exist.
  Message logging not activated: The system or workflow is not configured to log messages for the document.
  Authorization issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the messages.
  Technical issues: Problems in the workflow container, message determination, or message logging tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS061 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Number:
  
  Ensure that the document number or key you are using to fetch messages is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_FREQ to check if the workflow for the document has been triggered and if any messages exist.
  If the workflow has not started, investigate why it was not triggered.
  
  
  
  Check Message Logging Configuration:
  
  Verify that message logging is enabled for the relevant workflow or document processing.
  Check customizing settings related to message logging.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view workflow messages or document logs.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Restart Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is stuck or incomplete, try restarting or reprocessing the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Custom Code Issues:
  
  If custom programs or enhancements are involved, debug to see why messages are not being logged.
  Check for any errors in the workflow container or message determination logic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to WS061.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log: To view workflow logs and messages.
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Tasks: To check workflow tasks and their status.
  SBWP - Business Workplace: To check workflow inbox and messages.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWWLOGH - Workflow Log Header
  SWWLOGI - Workflow Log Items
  SWWWIHEAD - Workflow Work Item Header
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Purchase order approval workflows.
  Invoice verification workflows.
  Custom workflows for document processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WS061 - No messages logged for document means the system could not find any workflow or status messages for the specified document. The root cause is usually that the workflow has not generated messages yet, or the document key is incorrect. The solution involves verifying the document, checking workflow status, ensuring message logging is enabled, and confirming user authorizations.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code, document type, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.