How To Fix WF011 - System &:& does not allow workflow sharing

WF011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: System &:& does not allow workflow sharing

What causes this issue?

An external system was selected which was not defined as a supported
system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the process definition and/or enter the external system in table
TWFSY.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF011 - System &:& does not allow workflow sharing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF011 System &:& does not allow workflow sharing
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to share or use a workflow across different SAP systems or clients, but the target system is not configured to allow workflow sharing. In SAP, workflow sharing enables workflows to be used across multiple clients or systems, but this requires specific configuration and authorization.
  The message indicates that the system identified by the placeholders (&:&) does not permit workflow sharing, either because:
  
  Workflow sharing is not enabled in the target system.
  The system is not set up as a workflow system in the landscape.
  The RFC connection or logical system configuration is incorrect or missing.
  The workflow container or tasks are being accessed from a system that does not allow cross-system workflow usage.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the target system is properly configured to allow workflow sharing:
  
  
  Check Workflow System Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SWI1 or SWU3 to