How To Fix WS377 - Errors occurred, see list log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Errors occurred, see list log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS377 - Errors occurred, see list log ?

  The SAP error message WS377: Errors occurred, see list log typically appears during workflow processing or when executing certain batch jobs or background tasks. It is a generic error indicating that one or more errors have occurred during the execution of a workflow step or a process, and the detailed information about these errors is available in the list log.
  
  Cause
  
  Underlying errors in workflow steps: The message WS377 itself is not the root cause but a notification that errors occurred during workflow execution.
  Errors in workflow container or tasks: For example, missing or incorrect data in workflow container elements, failed task execution, or authorization issues.
  Technical issues: Such as missing objects, incorrect configuration, or runtime errors in the workflow.
  Background job failures: If the workflow is triggered by a background job, the job might have failed due to system or application errors.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Sometimes inconsistencies between systems or missing transports can cause workflow errors.
  
  
  How to Analyze and Solve
  
  
  Check the List Log:
  
  The message itself instructs to "see list log." You should check the detailed log for the workflow or job that generated the error.
  In SAP GUI, you can:
  
  Go to transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Log) to find the workflow instance.
  Open the workflow log and look for error messages or failed steps.
  
  
  For background jobs, use SM37 to check job logs.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Workflow Log:
  
  Identify which step or task failed.
  Look for error messages or dumps related to that step.
  Check container elements for missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes workflows fail due to missing authorizations for the user executing the task.
  Use transaction SU53 after reproducing the error to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify that the workflow definition is correct.
  Check if all required objects and tasks are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Check short dumps in ST22 for runtime errors.
  
  
  
  Correct the Root Cause:
  
  Fix missing or incorrect data.
  Adjust workflow container elements.
  Correct authorization issues.
  Fix configuration or transport issues.
  
  
  
  Restart or Reprocess Workflow:
  
  After fixing the issue, restart the workflow or reprocess the failed work items.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 - System Log
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors for your specific SAP version.
  Common SAP Notes may provide patches or corrections for known workflow issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow: SAP Workflow Documentation
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS377: Errors occurred, see list log
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow or background job errors; underlying task failures or configuration issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check workflow/job logs, analyze errors, fix root cause (data, authorization, config), reprocess workflow
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SM37, ST22, SM21, SU53
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific workflow or job context, or the detailed error log, I can help you analyze the exact cause further.