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


5W358 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 358

  • Message text: This task has no workflow definition

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  • 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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5W358 - Details

  • 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

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