How To Fix 5W358 - This task has no workflow definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 358

• Message text: This task has no workflow definition

What causes this issue?

No workflow definition has been created for this task.

How to fix this error?

You can create a workflow definition for it in maintenance mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W358 - This task has no workflow definition ?

  The SAP error message 5W358, which states "This task has no workflow definition," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that the system is trying to execute a task that has not been defined in the workflow configuration. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The task being called does not have an associated workflow definition in the system.
  Incorrect Task Configuration: The task may be incorrectly configured or not activated in the workflow.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the task definition may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow definition.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the workflow in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow definition for the task exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Workflow:
  
  If the workflow definition exists but is not activated, activate it in the Workflow Builder.
  
  
  
  Review Task Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Object Types) to check the task configuration and ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Workflow Definitions:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or task to identify any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the workflow execution to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWO1: Object Types
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to workflow issues. You can search for specific notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 5W358 in your SAP system.