How To Fix W8801 - Workflow trace for work item &1 switched on (trace ID &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Workflow trace for work item &1 switched on (trace ID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8801 - Workflow trace for work item &1 switched on (trace ID &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  W8801 Workflow trace for work item &1 switched on (trace ID &2)
  
  Cause:
  This message is an informational warning indicating that the workflow trace has been activated for a specific workflow work item. The system has started tracing the processing of the work item identified by &1 (work item ID), and the trace session is identified by &2 (trace ID).
  This is not an error but a notification that detailed logging/tracing is enabled for the workflow item. Tracing is typically switched on to analyze or debug workflow processing issues.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a workflow administrator or developer activates workflow tracing for a particular work item.
  When the system automatically enables tracing due to certain conditions or during troubleshooting.
  When using transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_DIAG (Workflow Diagnosis) and enabling trace for a work item.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  
  If tracing was intentionally activated:
  
  No action is required. This message simply confirms that tracing is active. You can now analyze the workflow trace to diagnose issues or understand workflow behavior.
  
  
  If tracing was not intended or needs to be stopped:
  
  You can deactivate the workflow trace for the work item using transaction SWI2_DIAG or SWI1 by selecting the work item and switching off the trace.
  
  
  To analyze the trace:
  
  Use transaction SWI2_DIAG to view the detailed trace logs for the work item with the given trace ID. This helps in debugging workflow errors or performance issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Diagnosis (trace analysis)
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Tracing and Diagnosis
  SAP Note 1234567 (example) – Workflow trace usage and troubleshooting (check for relevant notes in your system)
  
  
  
  Typical Use Cases for Workflow Trace:
  
  Debugging stuck or error-prone workflows
  Performance tuning of workflows
  Understanding workflow step execution and agent determination
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8801 Workflow trace for work item &1 switched on (trace ID &2)
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow trace activated for a work item
  
  
  Effect
  Detailed logging of workflow processing enabled
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze trace if needed; deactivate if not required
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_DIAG
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can guide you through how to analyze the workflow trace or how to switch off the trace. Just let me know!