How To Fix WD304 - The selected WF definition was created in a later release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 304

• Message text: The selected WF definition was created in a later release

What causes this issue?

The selected workflow definition was created or changed in a later
release.
The workflow definition was created in Release &v1& and changed in
Release &v2&, but this systen has Release &v3&.

System Response

This can lead to problems with changes which are not downwardly
compatible. For example, table entries may be missing or new step types
may have been added which are not yet supported by this release. The
workflow definition probably contains an error and must be corrected to
enable activation and use.

How to fix this error?

Avoid transporting newer release workflow definitions into your system.

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

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