How To Fix WD412 - Workflow definition deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Workflow definition deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD412 - Workflow definition deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WD412 - Workflow definition deleted:
  
  SAP Error Message: WD412 - Workflow definition deleted
  
  Cause:
  The error WD412 occurs when a workflow instance tries to start or continue processing, but the workflow definition it refers to has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  This can happen due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The workflow definition was manually deleted or removed from the system.
  The workflow was transported incorrectly, and the definition is missing in the target system.
  The workflow version used by the instance is obsolete or has been replaced by a newer version, and the old version was deleted.
  The workflow repository is inconsistent or corrupted.
  The workflow container or task is trying to call a deleted or non-existent workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WD412 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) to verify if the workflow definition exists.
  If the workflow definition is missing, you need to restore or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Restore or Reimport Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or reimport the workflow from the transport request.
  If the workflow is standard SAP workflow, you can reimport the relevant SAP workflow content or support package.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Versions:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow instances and their versions.
  If the instance refers to an old version, consider reassigning it to a valid workflow version or restart the workflow with a valid definition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Customizing:
  
  Run transaction SWU3 to check and fix workflow customizing and repository inconsistencies.
  This transaction can help fix missing objects or inconsistencies in the workflow repository.
  
  
  
  Delete or Restart Workflow Instances:
  
  If the workflow instance is stuck and cannot be processed due to missing definition, consider deleting the instance (if business process allows) or restarting it with a valid workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  Verify if the workflow was transported correctly between systems.
  Missing workflow definitions in the target system can cause this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to workflow deletion or repository inconsistencies.
  For example, SAP Note 108993 or others related to workflow repository inconsistencies might be relevant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to view/edit workflow definitions)
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing (checks and repairs workflow customizing)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow instances)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI5 - Workflow Inbox (to monitor workflow tasks)
  
  
  
  Workflow Repository:
  
  The workflow repository stores all workflow definitions and related objects.
  Deleting or corrupting repository objects can cause errors like WD412.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  SAP documentation on workflow management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow definitions deleted during system cleanup or transport.
  Workflow definitions replaced by newer versions without backward compatibility.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WD412 - Workflow definition deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow definition missing or deleted from the system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify workflow existence, restore or reimport workflow, fix repository inconsistencies, restart or delete workflow instances
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, SWU3, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for known issues and fixes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific workflow or scenario, I can help you with more tailored steps.