How To Fix WY166 - Application table &1 is not processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Application table &1 is not processed

What causes this issue?

You copied application table &V1& to function module &V3& for
processing. However, the module cannot process table &V2&

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Call the function module using the correct data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY166 - Application table &1 is not processed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY166 - Application table &1 is not processed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process an application table (whose name is substituted in place of &1) but finds that the table is not processed or not maintained properly in the context of the current operation. This typically happens during workflow or data processing steps where the system expects certain application tables to be processed or updated, but they are either missing, not configured, or not handled by the workflow or program logic.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The application table is not included in the customizing or configuration for the workflow or process.
  The table is not maintained or activated in the relevant customizing or application component.
  The program or workflow step expects data from the table, but the table is empty or not processed.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the workflow container or task that references the application table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table Name:
  
  Identify the application table name from the error message (substituted in &1).
  
  
  Verify Configuration:  
  
  Check if the table is correctly configured in the workflow or application customizing.
  For workflow-related issues, verify the workflow container and task definitions to ensure the table is included and processed.
  Check if the table is activated and maintained in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO or specific IMG nodes).
  
  
  
  Data Availability:  
  
  Ensure that the table contains the necessary data for processing.
  If the table is empty or missing required entries, populate or maintain the data as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Workflow Logic:  
  
  Review the ABAP code or workflow steps that process the table.
  Ensure that the logic correctly handles the table and that no steps are skipped.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:  
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system copy, verify that all customizing and application data have been transported correctly.
  Re-import or adjust customizing if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WY166 and the specific application table.
  Apply any relevant corrections or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze workflow errors.  
  SE11 to check table definitions.  
  SPRO for customizing.  
  SE80 or SE38 to check program/workflow code.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Forums:  
  
  SAP Community Network (SCN) for similar issues.  
  SAP Notes via SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  
  Example:
  
  If the error message is "WY166 Application table ZTABLE is not processed," check if ZTABLE is included in the workflow container or application customizing and whether it contains the required data.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name or context (e.g., workflow, transaction, or program), I can help with more specific guidance.