How To Fix W8424 - Choose a workflow task of type WS, WF, TS or T

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Choose a workflow task of type WS, WF, TS or T

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8424 - Choose a workflow task of type WS, WF, TS or T ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for SAP error message W8424:
  
  SAP Message W8424:
  Text:
  
  Choose a workflow task of type WS, WF, TS or T
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you are trying to assign or select a workflow task in a context where the system expects a task of a specific type, but the task you have chosen is not of one of the allowed types.
  In SAP Workflow, tasks can be of different types, such as:
  
  WS: Workflow Step (Standard Workflow Task)
  WF: Workflow (Subworkflow)
  TS: Task Step
  T: Task
  
  If you select a task that is not one of these types, the system will raise this message.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When defining or modifying workflow steps.
  When assigning tasks in workflow customizing or workflow builder.
  When using transaction codes related to workflow task assignment or workflow template editing.
  When importing or copying workflow tasks/templates and the task type is incompatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the task type: Ensure that the task you are selecting or assigning is of one of the allowed types: WS, WF, TS, or T.
  Use the correct task: If you have selected a task of a different type (e.g., a custom object or a non-workflow object), replace it with a valid workflow task.
  Verify task creation: If you created the task yourself, verify in transaction PFTC (Maintain Task) that the task type is correctly set.
  Use Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD): When adding steps, make sure to add workflow steps or subworkflows, not other object types.
  Check customizing: In case of customizing workflows, verify the task assignment and task types in the workflow template.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC – Maintain Tasks
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing Wizard
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  
  
  SAP Help: Look for documentation on workflow task types and workflow template design.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to message W8424 for any specific patches or known issues.
  Workflow Task Types:
  
  WS: Standard workflow task (most common)
  WF: Subworkflow (a workflow called from another workflow)
  TS: Task step (a step in a workflow)
  T: Task (general task object)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Message W8424 is a prompt to ensure that only valid workflow task types (WS, WF, TS, or T) are selected when defining or modifying workflows. Selecting an invalid task type causes this error. Correct the task type to resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encounter this message, I can help with more specific guidance.