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How To Fix WS668 - &1 documents were selected.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

  • Message number: 668

  • Message text: &1 documents were selected.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS668 - &1 documents were selected. ?

    The SAP message WS668 &1 documents were selected is an informational message typically encountered during workflow or batch processing in SAP. Here's a detailed explanation:


    Message Overview

    • Message ID: WS668
    • Message Text: "&1 documents were selected."
    • Message Class: WS (Workflow)

    Cause

    This message is informational and indicates that a certain number of documents (the number is substituted in place of &1) have been selected for processing in a workflow or batch job. It is not an error or warning but a confirmation that the system has found and selected the specified number of documents based on the selection criteria.

    Typical scenarios where WS668 appears:

    • When running a workflow batch job that processes multiple documents.
    • When a selection screen or report filters and selects documents for further processing.
    • During mass processing or mass change transactions in workflow.

    Solution / Action

    Since WS668 is an informational message, no corrective action is required. It simply informs the user or administrator about the number of documents that have been selected.

    What you can do:

    • Review the number of documents selected to ensure it matches your expectations.
    • If the number is zero or unexpected, check your selection criteria or filters.
    • Proceed with the next steps in your workflow or batch processing.

    Related Information

    • Message Class WS: Related to SAP Workflow messages.
    • Workflow Logs: You can check workflow logs (transaction SWI1) to see details about the documents selected and processed.
    • Selection Criteria: Review the selection parameters used in the workflow or batch job.
    • Batch Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor batch jobs that might be triggering this message.
    • SAP Notes: Generally, no SAP Notes are required for this informational message, but if you encounter issues with document selection, check SAP Notes related to your specific workflow or batch process.

    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Message WS668 &1 documents were selected.
    Type Informational message
    Cause System has selected &1 documents for processing based on criteria
    Solution No action needed; verify selection if necessary
    Related Transactions SWI1 (Workflow logs), SM37 (Batch jobs)

    If you are seeing this message in a context where no documents should be selected, then you should review your selection criteria or workflow configuration.


    If you need help with a specific workflow or batch job scenario related to this message, please provide more details!

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