How To Fix W8406 - Workflow & not found - enter a valid workflow ID

W8406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Workflow & not found - enter a valid workflow ID

What causes this issue?

The entry does not show an actively available workflow.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the entry with a valid workflow identification (the format is
WF12345678 or WS12345678). By deleting the input field you can return
to the display of the list of the default selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8406 - Workflow & not found - enter a valid workflow ID ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8406 Workflow & not found - enter a valid workflow ID
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system tries to start or reference a workflow using a workflow ID that does not exist or is invalid in the system. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual workflow ID that was attempted to be used.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The workflow ID specified in the configuration or program is incorrect or misspelled.  
  The workflow has not been created or imported into the system.  
  The workflow was deleted or is inactive.  
  The workflow ID is being passed dynamically and the value is empty or wrong.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Workflow ID:  
  
  Check the workflow ID used in the transaction, program, or configuration.  
  Make sure it matches exactly with the workflow ID defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Existence:  
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWDD