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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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