How To Fix WS352 - Mass processing (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Mass processing (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Because of the selection criteria for the report, the program run may
cover a large number of documents.
You are advised to run this report in the background.

How to fix this error?

However, if you want to process the documents immediately, select
<LS>yes</> in response to the confirmation prompt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS352 - Mass processing (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message WS352 - Mass processing (see long text) typically occurs in the context of workflow or mass processing transactions. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Error Message
  WS352 - Mass processing (see long text)
  
  Cause
  This error message usually appears when you attempt to perform a mass processing operation in SAP workflow or related batch processing tools, but the system encounters an issue that prevents the operation from completing successfully.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete selection criteria for the mass processing run.
  Missing or inconsistent data in the workflow or objects being processed.
  Authorization issues where the user does not have sufficient rights to perform mass processing.
  System inconsistencies or errors in the workflow container or tasks.
  Technical problems such as locked objects or database inconsistencies.
  
  The long text of the message often provides more specific details about the exact problem encountered during mass processing.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS352 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text
  
  Review the detailed long text of the error message for specific information about what caused the failure.
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria
  
  Ensure that the selection parameters for the mass processing are correct and complete.
  
  
  Check Workflow and Object Data
  
  Validate that the workflow instances and related objects are consistent and not locked or deleted.
  
  
  User Authorizations
  
  Confirm that the user executing the mass processing has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Use Transaction SWI1 / SWI2_FREQ
  
  Use workflow monitoring transactions to check the status of workflows and identify any stuck or erroneous workflows.
  
  
  Check for Locked or Inconsistent Objects
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries and SM13 for update errors.
  
  
  Re-run or Restart Mass Processing
  
  After correcting any issues, try to re-execute the mass processing.
  
  
  Check SAP Notes
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known bugs or issues related to WS352.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions related to workflow mass processing:  
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow tasks frequently processed  
  SWI5 - Mass processing of workflows  
  SWIA - Work item administration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS352 or mass processing errors in workflows.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  S_WF_WI - Workflow: Work Item  
  S_WF_BTC - Workflow: Background Processing
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:  
  
  Mass processing of workflow tasks for approval or rejection.  
  Background jobs that process multiple workflow instances.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact long text or context (transaction, process) where WS352 occurs, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.