How To Fix 5W305 - Workflow task: the specified OrgUnit is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Workflow task: the specified OrgUnit is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W305 - Workflow task: the specified OrgUnit is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5W305, which states "Workflow task: the specified OrgUnit is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to recognize or validate the organizational unit (OrgUnit) specified in the workflow task. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid OrgUnit ID: The OrgUnit ID specified in the workflow task may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified OrgUnit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an OrgUnit that is not set up properly in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the organizational structure data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the OrgUnit definitions between the systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify OrgUnit ID: Check the OrgUnit ID specified in the workflow task. Ensure that it exists in the system by using transaction code PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PPOC (for displaying the organizational structure).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OrgUnit. You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Go to the workflow definition and check the configuration for the task that is causing the error. Ensure that the OrgUnit is correctly specified and that all necessary parameters are set.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the organizational management data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction code OM10 to check for inconsistencies in the organizational structure.
  Transport Validation: If the workflow was transported, ensure that the OrgUnit definitions were also transported correctly. You may need to manually adjust the OrgUnit settings in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME: Display Organizational Structure
  PPOC: Display Organizational Units
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection by Duration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Business Workflow and Organizational Management for more detailed information on how to configure and troubleshoot workflows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.