How To Fix WSTI_CALC063 - Error occurred while converting GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error occurred while converting GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC063 - Error occurred while converting GUID &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_CALC063: Error occurred while converting GUID &1
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the processing of SAP Workflow or Business Object Repository (BOR) objects when the system attempts to convert or resolve a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) but fails. The GUID is used internally to uniquely identify business objects or workflow instances.
  Common causes include:
  
  The GUID passed to the function/module is invalid, corrupted, or does not exist in the system.
  The object instance corresponding to the GUID has been deleted or is not yet created.
  Inconsistent or missing entries in the Business Object Repository (BOR).
  Issues in the workflow container or incorrect mapping of GUIDs.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where GUID references are broken.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the GUID Value:
  
  Verify that the GUID passed to the function/module is correct and valid.
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or SWI1 (Workflow Logs) to trace the workflow and check the GUIDs involved.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction SWO2 or SWO1 to check if the object instance with the given GUID exists.
  If the object instance is missing, investigate why it was deleted or not created.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Mapping:
  
  Review the workflow container elements and ensure that GUIDs are correctly mapped and passed.
  Check the workflow definition for any incorrect data binding or container element types.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair Business Object:
  
  If the BOR object is corrupted, try regenerating or repairing it using SWO1.
  Check for any recent changes or transports that might have affected the BOR.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use debugging tools to trace the point where the GUID conversion fails.
  Check the function module or method that raises the error to understand the context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or symptom.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  GUID in SAP:
  
  GUIDs are 32-character hexadecimal strings used to uniquely identify business object instances in SAP workflows and BOR.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  SWO2 - Business Object Instances
  SWI1 - Workflow Logs
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  
  
  
  Common Function Modules Involved:
  
  GUID_CONVERT_TO_INTERNAL
  GUID_CONVERT_TO_EXTERNAL
  BOR-related function modules that handle GUIDs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI_CALC063 or GUID conversion errors.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or scenario (e.g., during workflow start, during BOR method call), I can help narrow down the troubleshooting steps further.