How To Fix OW080 - Use SAP Business Workflow instead of the process technology

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Use SAP Business Workflow instead of the process technology

What causes this issue?

You tried to generate a process. You should use SAP Business Workflow
instead of the process technology.

System Response

The function is not executed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check Customizing for the workflow document type (
<DS:TRAN.SOA0>Execute function</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW080 - Use SAP Business Workflow instead of the process technology ?

  The SAP error message OW080 indicates that the system is suggesting the use of SAP Business Workflow instead of the traditional process technology. This message typically arises in scenarios where a user is trying to execute a process that is not supported by the current configuration or is outdated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Process Technology: The process technology being used may be deprecated or not recommended for use in the current version of SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to support the process technology you are trying to use.
  Business Workflow Implementation: The organization may have moved towards implementing SAP Business Workflow for process automation and management, making the older process technology obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to SAP Business Workflow: The primary solution is to transition to using SAP Business Workflow for the processes you are trying to execute. This may involve:
  
  Understanding the specific business processes that need to be automated.
  Configuring the necessary workflows in