How To Fix WD260 - Task '&' is not fully within the validity period of the workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Task '&' is not fully within the validity period of the workflow

What causes this issue?

Task &v1& has a different validity range to the workflow.

System Response

At runtime, this workflow can be incorrect if the validity of the task
has been expired.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the validity of task &v1& to the workflow.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD260 - Task '&' is not fully within the validity period of the workflow ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD260 Task '&' is not fully within the validity period of the workflow
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow task is assigned or triggered, but the task's validity period does not fully fall within the validity period of the workflow container or the workflow definition itself. In other words, the task's start and end dates are outside the allowed timeframe defined for the workflow or the workflow container.
  More specifically:  
  
  Each workflow and its tasks have validity periods (start and end dates).  
  If a task's validity period is not completely covered by the workflow's validity period, the system raises this error.  
  This can happen if the workflow definition was changed (e.g., validity dates adjusted) but the tasks were not updated accordingly.  
  It can also occur if the workflow is triggered with a date outside the task's validity period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity periods of the workflow and its tasks are consistent and aligned.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Workflow Validity Period:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow definition.
  Check the workflow's validity period (start and end dates).
  
  
  
  Check Task Validity Period:
  
  In the Workflow Builder, check the tasks assigned to the workflow.
  Verify the validity period of each task.
  You can also check tasks in transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Make sure the task validity period is fully within the workflow validity period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If the task validity period is outside the workflow validity period, adjust either:
  
  The workflow validity period to cover the task's period, or  
  The task validity period to fit within the workflow's period.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Start Date:
  
  When triggering the workflow, ensure the start date/time is within the validity period of both the workflow and the tasks.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If workflows or tasks were transported between systems, ensure that validity periods were not altered or corrupted during transport.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Workflow:
  
  After changes, re-activate the workflow and tasks to ensure changes take effect.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check and edit workflows)
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check and edit tasks)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow validity period issues for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or support packages fix related bugs.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always maintain consistent validity periods when creating or modifying workflows and tasks.
  When changing workflow definitions, review all associated tasks.
  Test workflows in a development or quality system before moving to production.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Task validity period is not fully within the workflow validity period.
  
  
  Effect
  Workflow triggers error WD260 and does not proceed.
  
  
  Solution
  Align validity periods of workflow and tasks; adjust dates in SWDD and PFTC transactions.
  
  
  Check Tools
  SWDD (workflow), PFTC (tasks), SWI1 (logs)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as workflow name, task involved, and the dates used when triggering the workflow.