How To Fix WD514 - This workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls

WD514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 514

• Message text: This workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls

What causes this issue?

This function can include called subworkflows in the current processed
workflow definition. However, you do not have a subworkflow call in
this definition.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD514 - This workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD514: "This workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls":
  
  Error Message
  WD514: This workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Web Dynpro ABAP workflows when a workflow definition is expected to contain at least one subworkflow call, but none is found.
  More specifically:
  
  The workflow definition you are trying to use or execute is expected to have subworkflow calls (i.e., calls to other workflows as part of its process).
  However, the workflow definition does not contain any subworkflow calls.
  This can happen if the workflow was created or modified incorrectly, or if the workflow template or container is incomplete.
  It may also occur if the workflow is used in a scenario where subworkflow calls are mandatory (e.g., in composite workflows or when a workflow is called from another workflow expecting subworkflow calls).
  
  
  When does this typically