How To Fix WD036 - No expression entered for reference date/time for deadline monitoring


WD036 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WD - Workflow definition

  • Message number: 036

  • Message text: No expression entered for reference date/time for deadline monitoring

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have set the reference date/time for deadline monitoring to
    <LS>Expression</>, but the fields <LS>Date</> and <LS>Time</> do not
    contain expressions.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    An expression must be entered in <LS>Date</> to activate the workflow.
    An expression in <LS>Time</> is optional.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD036 - No expression entered for reference date/time for deadline monitoring ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD036: No expression entered for reference date/time for deadline monitoring:
    
    Error Message:
    WD036 - No expression entered for reference date/time for deadline monitoring
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, specifically when dealing with deadline monitoring or time-dependent actions in workflow or Web Dynpro components. The system expects a reference date/time expression to calculate deadlines or monitor time constraints. The error indicates that no expression has been provided or maintained for the reference date/time field in the deadline monitoring configuration. Without this expression, the system cannot determine the starting point for deadline calculations. Where it typically occurs: In Web Dynpro ABAP applications that use deadline monitoring features. When configuring deadline monitoring in Workflow or Business Process Monitoring. When setting up time-dependent actions or alerts that rely on a reference date/time.
    Solution: Check Deadline Monitoring Configuration: Go to the configuration where deadline monitoring is set up. Ensure that a valid reference

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