How To Fix W8807 - Workflow trace & switched off for workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Workflow trace & switched off for workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8807 - Workflow trace & switched off for workflow ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8807 - Workflow trace & switched off for workflow
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the workflow trace is currently switched off for the specified workflow. The workflow trace is a tool used to analyze and debug workflows by recording detailed information about workflow execution. If the trace is off, no detailed trace data will be collected, which can make troubleshooting difficult.
  Common causes:
  
  Workflow trace has not been activated for the workflow in question.
  Trace settings were intentionally or unintentionally switched off.
  System or user settings prevent trace activation.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Activate Workflow Trace:
  
  Go to transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_DIAG (Workflow Diagnosis).
  In the initial screen, select the option to activate the trace for the workflow or workflow template you want to analyze.
  Alternatively, use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_FREQ2 to monitor workflows and activate trace if needed.
  
  
  
  Activate Trace via Workflow Builder:
  
  Open the workflow in SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  From the menu, choose Utilities ? Trace ? Activate Trace.
  This will enable trace for the workflow template.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Sometimes, trace is switched off due to user-specific settings.
  Ensure that the user running the workflow or the administrator has enabled trace.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check if any system-wide settings or authorizations restrict workflow tracing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_WF_WI_TRACE).
  
  
  
  After Activating Trace:
  
  Re-run the workflow or the relevant workflow step.
  Use SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to view the detailed trace logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis (detailed trace)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI2_FREQ2 - Workflow Runtime Analysis (newer version)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI_TRACE - Authorization to activate and view workflow traces.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow tracing if you encounter issues activating the trace.
  Example: SAP Note 108011 - "How to activate workflow trace"
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Workflow trace can generate large amounts of data; activate it only when needed.
  Deactivate trace after troubleshooting to avoid performance issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow trace is switched off for the workflow.
  
  
  Effect
  No detailed trace data is collected for debugging.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate workflow trace via SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, or SWDD.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, SWDD, SWI2_FREQ
  
  
  Authorization
  Ensure user has S_WF_WI_TRACE authorization.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the workflow ID or template name and the context in which the message appears.