How To Fix WD307 - 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: 307

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

What causes this issue?

The time interval is negative. You can only enter a negative time
interval if the <LB>expression</> is defined as the reference time.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD307 - Time interval for workflow start or work item start cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message WD307: "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 or work item scheduling is set to a negative value, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause
  
  The error arises because a time interval parameter (such as a delay or start time offset) used to schedule the start of a workflow or a work item is set to a negative value.
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration, wrong input data, or a programming error where the time interval calculation results in a negative number.
  For example, if a workflow step is supposed to start after a certain delay, but the delay is calculated as negative (e.g., end time minus start time is negative), the system throws this error.
  It can also occur if the time interval is dynamically