How To Fix CM_EHFND_WFF_MIGR505 - Workflow ID of closed action instance with ID &1 is initial

CM_EHFND_WFF_MIGR505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_WFF_MIGR - Messages for Workflow Foundation Migration

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Workflow ID of closed action instance with ID &1 is initial

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a workflow ID for the action instance with the ID
&V1&.

System Response

The report continued the conversion but it skipped this specific data
record.

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?

If you want to migrate the data record, check the workflow data, correct
the issues<(>,<)> and restart the program, manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_MIGR505 - Workflow ID of closed action instance with ID &1 is initial ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_MIGR505 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow instance in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the Workflow ID of a closed action instance with a given ID is initial, which typically means that the system is trying to reference a workflow instance that does not have a valid or initialized Workflow ID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Instance Not Initialized: The workflow instance may not have been properly initialized or created, leading to an empty or initial Workflow ID.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data or workflows from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing data that result in this error.
  Workflow Deletion: The workflow instance may have been deleted or closed without proper handling, leaving references that are no longer valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the related business process that prevent the workflow from