How To Fix RE080 - No workflow task found for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No workflow task found for object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE080 - No workflow task found for object & ?

  The SAP error message RE080 ("No workflow task found for object &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when the system is unable to find a workflow task associated with a specific object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to trigger a workflow for a business object that does not have an associated workflow defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The object you are trying to process does not have a workflow defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not be correctly configured or may not correspond to a valid workflow.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration, such as missing or incorrect task assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow tasks.
  System Errors: There could be system-related issues or inconsistencies in the workflow configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Verify that a workflow is defined for the specific object type you are working with. You can do this by checking the workflow templates in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review and create workflows if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to process is correctly defined and that it corresponds to a valid workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Task Assignments:
  
  In the workflow definition, check if the tasks are correctly assigned to the workflow and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the process is failing. You can use transaction code SWI1 to analyze workflow instances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow and object type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection for Duration
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RE080 error message.
  
  
  Workflow Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's workflow documentation to understand how workflows are structured and managed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE080 error and implement a solution to resolve it.