How To Fix WB2B2354 - Workflow based approval process is not active

WB2B2354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Workflow based approval process is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2354 - Workflow based approval process is not active ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2354 indicates that the workflow-based approval process is not active in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, particularly when dealing with processes that require approval, such as purchase orders, invoices, or other business documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Not Activated: The workflow for the specific approval process has not been activated in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or the relevant business process.
  Missing Workflow Template: The workflow template required for the approval process may not be available or properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger or execute the workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Workflow:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to check and activate the necessary workflow settings.
  Ensure that the relevant workflow is activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition and ensure