How To Fix WD581 - Monitored workflow and review workflow must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Monitored workflow and review workflow must be different

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD581: "Monitored workflow and review workflow must be different":
  
  Error Message:
  WD581 - Monitored workflow and review workflow must be different
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Business Workflow or Web Dynpro ABAP scenarios where you configure workflows for monitoring and review purposes. The system requires that the monitored workflow and the review workflow be two distinct workflows.
  
  Monitored Workflow: This is the workflow that is being tracked or monitored for its progress or status.
  Review Workflow: This is a separate workflow that is triggered to review or approve the monitored workflow.
  
  If both workflows are set to the same workflow definition, the system throws this error because it expects these two workflows to be different to avoid circular references or logical conflicts.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When configuring workflow monitoring or review scenarios in SAP NetWeaver or SAP Business Workflow.
  When setting up workflow parameters in Web Dynpro applications that involve workflow monitoring and review.
  During workflow customization or enhancement where the same workflow ID is mistakenly assigned to both monitored and review workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration or customizing where the monitored and review workflows are defined.
  Verify the workflow IDs assigned to the monitored workflow and the review workflow.
  
  
  
  Assign Different Workflows:
  
  Ensure that the monitored workflow and the review workflow are different workflow definitions.
  If you want to have a review process, create or assign a separate workflow specifically for review purposes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters in Web Dynpro or Workflow Setup:
  
  In Web Dynpro applications or workflow customizing, check the parameters or context nodes where these workflows are assigned.
  Correct the values so that the monitored workflow and review workflow are not the same.
  
  
  
  Transport and Test:
  
  After making changes, transport the configuration if necessary.
  Test the workflow scenario to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a safeguard to prevent logical errors in workflow processing.
  Having the same workflow as both monitored and review workflow could cause infinite loops or inconsistent states.
  If you are unsure about which workflows to assign, consult your workflow design documentation or SAP workflow consultant.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to view and manage workflows.
  Use transaction SWU3 to check and configure workflow customizing.
  For Web Dynpro applications, check the component configuration or context mapping where workflows are assigned.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WD581 - Monitored workflow and review workflow must be different
  
  
  Cause
  Same workflow assigned as both monitored and review workflow
  
  
  Solution
  Assign different workflow definitions for monitored and review workflows
  
  
  Where to Check
  Workflow customizing, Web Dynpro component configuration, workflow parameters
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWU3 (Workflow customizing), Web Dynpro configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the workflows or adjusting the configuration, please provide details about your workflow scenario or the Web Dynpro application involved.