How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF311 - Event linkage to workflow template &1 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Event linkage to workflow template &1 not active

What causes this issue?

The event link between the persistent object reference class &V2& and
the workflow template &V1& is not active.

System Response

If the event link is not active, no workflow instance is created for
this template when the process is started.
If there is another template active for PCO class &V2&, the system
creates workflow instance for this template.

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?

You can activate the event link in transaction <ZK>Display Tasks</>
(PFTC_DIS) on the tab <LS>Triggering events</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF311 - Event linkage to workflow template &1 not active ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF311 indicates that there is an issue with the linkage of an event to a workflow template. Specifically, it means that the event you are trying to trigger is not linked to an active workflow template in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP Business Workflow or SAP Event Management.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Workflow Template: The workflow template that is supposed to handle the event is not active.
  Missing Event Linkage: The event is not properly linked to the workflow template in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or the event linkage.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow template was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Workflow Template:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Check if the workflow template (identified by the number in the error message) is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Event Linkage:
  
  Use transaction code SWETYPV to check the event linkage.
  Ensure that the event is correctly linked to the workflow template. If it is not linked, you will need to create the linkage.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the workflow and events are correctly set up.
  Check for any missing steps or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the workflow template was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check for any transport errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the event triggering again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV: Event Type Linkage
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and event handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF311 and ensure that the event is properly linked to an active workflow template.