How To Fix WD050 - Review workflow &1 could not be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Review workflow &1 could not be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD050 - Review workflow &1 could not be started ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD050 Review workflow &1 could not be started
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications when a workflow that is supposed to be triggered (started) cannot be initiated successfully.
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow specified by the placeholder &1 (which is replaced by the actual workflow name or ID at runtime) could not be started.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The workflow is not active or has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing or incorrect workflow container data or parameters required to start the workflow.
  Authorization issues: the user or system trying to start the workflow does not have the necessary permissions.
  Workflow runtime errors, such as missing tasks, agents, or errors in the workflow definition.
  The workflow runtime environment (SAP Business Workflow) is not properly configured or is down.
  Technical issues like missing RFC destinations or connection problems to the workflow engine.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to check and activate the workflow environment.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check if the workflow is active and running.
  Use transaction SWDD to open the workflow builder and verify the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Activation:
  
  Ensure the workflow is activated in the system.
  If the workflow is custom, check that it has been transported and activated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Parameters:
  
  Verify that the Web Dynpro application or the program starting the workflow is passing the correct parameters.
  Check the workflow container elements and ensure all mandatory data is provided.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user starting the workflow has the necessary authorizations (e.g., object S_WF_WI, S_WF_BPM).
  Check the authorization trace (transaction ST01) if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Environment:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 to check the workflow runtime environment.
  Check for any system errors or dumps related to workflow startup.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction SM21 and ST22 to look for system logs or short dumps related to the workflow start failure.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  If the workflow involves remote calls, verify RFC destinations are correctly configured and working (transaction SM59).
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the Web Dynpro application or the workflow start method to identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to workflow startup errors or the specific workflow ID.
  Transactions:
  
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  ST22 - ABAP Dump Analysis
  SM21 - System Log
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item)
  S_WF_BPM (Workflow: Business Process Management)
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Check SAP documentation on Business Workflow and Web Dynpro integration.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow not active, missing parameters, authorization issues, or runtime errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Check workflow activation, parameters, authorizations, system logs, and workflow config.
  
  
  Tools
  SWU3, SWDD, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, ST22, SM21, SM59
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal, authorization objects S_WF_WI and S_WF_BPM
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact workflow name or additional context (e.g., the Web Dynpro application or scenario), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.