How To Fix WD270 - Time interval for workflow start or work item start cannot be negative


WD270 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WD - Workflow definition

  • Message number: 270

  • Message text: Time interval for workflow start or work item start cannot be negative

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  • What causes this issue?

    The time interval entered for deadline monitoring must therefore only
    have a negative value if <LB>expression
    </> has been choosen as the reference time.

    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?

    Change the time interval or choose <LB>expression</> as the reference
    time.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD270 - Time interval for workflow start or work item start cannot be negative ?
    The SAP error message WD270: "Time interval for workflow start or work item start cannot be negative" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Web Dynpro applications when a time interval parameter related to workflow start or work item start is set to a negative value, which is not allowed.
    
    Cause
    
    The error arises because a time interval parameter (such as a delay or deadline for starting a workflow or a work item) is specified with a negative value.
    This can happen due to incorrect configuration, wrong input data, or a programming error where the time interval is calculated or passed incorrectly.
    For example, if a workflow step is scheduled to start at a time before the current time, the system interprets the interval as negative.
    In Web Dynpro applications, this might occur if the time interval parameter passed to a workflow start method or work item start method is negative.
    
    
    Solution
    
    
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