How To Fix WS_MASS045 - For technical reasons detail information are shown as external objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 045

• Message text: For technical reasons detail information are shown as external objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS045 - For technical reasons detail information are shown as external objects ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_MASS045 – For technical reasons detail information are shown as external objects
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Mass Processing scenarios when the system cannot display detailed error information directly within the SAP GUI or standard logs. Instead, the detailed error information is stored or referenced as external objects (such as attachments, external files, or links to external systems). This usually happens due to:
  
  Technical limitations in displaying complex or large error details inline.
  The error details are generated by external systems or interfaces and are linked rather than embedded.
  The workflow or mass processing step encountered an issue that is logged externally for performance or security reasons.
  The system is configured to offload detailed logs to external storage or document management systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Objects or Attachments:
  
  Look for attachments or external links in the workflow log or error message details.
  Use transaction codes like SBWP (SAP Business Workplace) or workflow logs (SWI1, SWI2_FREQ) to find related external objects.
  If the error details are stored in the Document Management System (DMS) or external archive, access them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Mass Processing Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow errors.
  Check the application logs (SLG1) for related entries that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify if the system is set to store detailed error information externally (e.g., via BASIS or workflow configuration).
  Consult with your BASIS or workflow administrator to understand if external logging is enabled.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If you have development access, debug the workflow or mass processing step to identify the root cause.
  Enable detailed traces for workflow or the relevant application component.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_MASS045.
  Sometimes, this message is generic and SAP Notes provide patches or configuration guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log overview
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow error analysis
  SBWP – SAP Business Workplace (to check workflow inbox and attachments)
  SLG1 – Application log display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for SAP Notes referencing WS_MASS045 or workflow error handling.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe handling external error objects.
  
  
  
  Workflow Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Workflow error handling and external object management.
  Mass processing error handling guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WS_MASS045 indicates that detailed error information is not shown directly but is available as external objects due to technical reasons. To resolve, you need to locate and review these external objects or attachments via workflow logs or SAP Business Workplace, check system configurations, and possibly debug the workflow or mass processing step. Consulting SAP Notes and your BASIS team can also help clarify and resolve the issue.