How To Fix WZ085 - Steps cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Steps cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

The step of a job cannot be displayed because of an internal error. Job
or step not created correctly.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ085 - Steps cannot be displayed ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WZ085 - Steps cannot be displayed:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ085 - Steps cannot be displayed
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ085 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Business Process Management when the system is unable to display the steps of a workflow or process. The main reasons include:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Workflow Definition:
  
  The workflow or process definition might be incomplete or corrupted.
  The steps (tasks) in the workflow are not properly defined or linked.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user trying to display the steps does not have sufficient authorization to view the workflow steps.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  The workflow container or related tables might be inconsistent or missing entries.
  Transport or system inconsistencies after import or upgrade.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Version or Status:
  
  The workflow version being accessed is inactive or deleted.
  The workflow is in a status that does not allow display of steps.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ085 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to open the workflow.
  Verify that all steps are properly defined and connected.
  Ensure that the workflow is active and released.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to display workflow steps.
  Typical authorization objects involved: S_WF_WI, S_WF_BPT, S_WF_DEFINITION.
  Adjust roles/authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Version and Status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow instances.
  Confirm that the workflow version is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Transport Issues:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, verify that all related objects were transported correctly.
  Run consistency checks using transaction SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) and SWI2_FREQ.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not help, debugging the workflow display program might be necessary.
  Use transaction SE38 to run report SAPLWZ01 or related programs to trace the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number and system version.
  For example, check SAP Note #WZ085 or related workflow notes.
  If unresolved, raise a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI - Workflow: Work Item
  S_WF_BPT - Workflow: Business Process Type
  S_WF_DEFINITION - Workflow: Definition
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WZ085.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always test changes in a development or sandbox system before applying to production.
  Keep workflow definitions and transports consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, workflow type, system version), I can help tailor the solution further.