How To Fix WS_TOOL812 - No Description has been found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 812

• Message text: No Description has been found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL812 - No Description has been found. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL812 No Description has been found.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system cannot find a description for a particular object or element that is being processed or displayed. The message WS_TOOL812 indicates that the workflow tool (WS_TOOL) is trying to retrieve a description (text) for an object such as a task, container element, event, or workflow object, but no description exists in the system for that object.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing or incomplete workflow object metadata.
  Missing descriptions for workflow tasks, events, or container elements.
  Incomplete or inconsistent customizing or master data related to workflow objects.
  The workflow repository or object repository is not properly maintained or transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Object in Workflow Builder:
  
  Open the Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD).
  Locate the object (task, event, container element) that is causing the issue.
  Verify if the description exists for the object.
  If missing, add or maintain the description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  For tasks: Use transaction PFTC to maintain task descriptions.
  For events: Use transaction SWETYPV to maintain event types and their descriptions.
  For container elements: Check the container element definitions in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Repository Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all workflow objects and their descriptions have been properly transported between systems (e.g., from development to production).
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to regenerate the workflow object buffer if necessary.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Workflow Object Buffer:
  
  Sometimes the workflow object buffer is outdated or inconsistent.
  Run transaction SWU_OBUF to regenerate the buffer.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Texts in Language:
  
  If the system language is different, ensure that descriptions exist in the required language.
  Use transaction SE63 for translation or maintain texts in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view workflow descriptions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Maintain Tasks
  SWETYPV - Event Types
  SWU_OBUF - Regenerate Workflow Object Buffer
  SE63 - Translation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow object descriptions and buffer inconsistencies.
  Example: SAP Note 108927 - "Workflow: Object buffer inconsistent"
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on maintaining workflow objects and descriptions.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL812 No Description has been found. means the workflow tool cannot find a description for a workflow object. The solution involves verifying and maintaining the descriptions for workflow objects, regenerating the workflow object buffer, and ensuring proper transport and language maintenance.
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider checking system logs or contacting SAP support with detailed workflow object information.