How To Fix WS851 - &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 851

• Message text: &1&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS851 - &1&2 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS851 &1 &2:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS851 &1 &2
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WS851 &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. It indicates that a particular workflow step or task could not be processed because the system could not find the specified object or the object is not valid in the current context.
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for dynamic values, usually representing the object type and object key or other relevant identifiers.
  The message often means that the workflow is trying to access or process an object that does not exist, has been deleted, or is not accessible due to authorization or configuration issues.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow is referencing an object that has been deleted or does not exist.
  The object key or ID passed to the workflow step is incorrect or missing.
  Authorization issues prevent the workflow from accessing the object.
  The workflow container does not have the correct data or the data is inconsistent.
  Custom workflow logic or user exits are passing incorrect parameters.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WS851 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Message Details:
  
  Look at the exact values of &1 and &2 in the error message to identify which object type and key are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes or SAP tools to check if the object exists in the system.
  For example, if the object is a purchase order, check ME23N to see if the PO exists.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance.
  Use SWI5 or SWI6 to analyze the workflow container and verify that the object data is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or workflow agent has the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If custom workflow steps or user exits are involved, review the code to ensure correct object keys are passed.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restart Workflow:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow or recreating the workflow instance after correcting the data can help.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS851 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log overview
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow inbox
  SWI5 – Workflow container display
  SWI6 – Workflow container change
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on the SAP Help Portal.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to workflow errors.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS851 or workflow object errors.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS851 &1 &2
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow cannot find or access the specified object (missing, deleted, or incorrect key)
  
  
  Solution
  Verify object existence, check workflow container data, check authorizations, review custom code, restart workflow
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5, SWI6, ME23N (or relevant object transaction)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2 from your error message, I can help you analyze the specific object and give more targeted advice.