How To Fix APPL_MM_COMP_WFL039 - Deactivate WFs for '&1' in app 'Manage WFs for Purchase Requisitions'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_COMP_WFL - Message class for workflow notifications

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Deactivate WFs for '&1' in app 'Manage WFs for Purchase Requisitions'

What causes this issue?

You cannot activate the workflow as it is active in app 'Manage
Workflows for Purchase Requisitions - New'

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?

Deactivate the workflow for the corresponding scenario, in the app
?Manage Workflows for Purchase Requisitions ? New?.
Activate the workflow in the app ?Manage Workflows for Purchase
Requisitions - Obsolete as of 2005?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL039 - Deactivate WFs for '&1' in app 'Manage WFs for Purchase Requisitions' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL039 indicates that there is an issue with the workflow (WF) for a specific purchase requisition (PR) in the application "Manage Workflows for Purchase Requisitions." This error typically arises when the workflow for the specified purchase requisition cannot be processed or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Deactivation: The workflow for the specified purchase requisition has been deactivated, either manually or due to system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings that prevent it from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute or manage the workflow.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as missing or incorrect entries in the workflow definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Status: Verify the status of the workflow for the specified purchase requisition. You can do this by navigating to the workflow monitoring tools in SAP (e.g., transaction SWI1).
  Reactivate Workflow: If the workflow is deactivated, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done through the workflow management settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the workflow in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary steps and conditions are correctly defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to manage and execute workflows. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to monitor and manage workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to workflow management in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing workflows in the MM (Materials Management) module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.