How To Fix WF061 - No further processing in state <&>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No further processing in state <&>

What causes this issue?

Your entry in the status template refers to the state &V2&.
If the processor encounters a process in this state, editing is ended.
The processor will not execute any more rules in state &V2&.

System Response

The system indicates that the rule will not be significant for the
control.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF061 - No further processing in state <&> ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WF061 No further processing in state <&>:
  
  SAP Error Message: WF061 No further processing in state <&>
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WF061 occurs in SAP Workflow when the workflow engine tries to process a workflow container or step, but the workflow is currently in a state where no further processing is allowed or possible.
  Specifically:
  
  The workflow instance is in a terminal or final state (such as completed, cancelled, or error state).
  The workflow step or task is already processed or closed.
  An attempt is made to restart or continue processing a workflow that is logically finished.
  The workflow runtime detects that no further actions can be performed because the workflow is not in an active or processable state.
  
  In other words, the workflow engine refuses to process the workflow further because it is in a state where no further processing is defined or allowed.
  
  2. When does this happen?
  
  When a user or program tries to trigger an event or restart a workflow that has already ended.
  When a workflow step is attempted to be processed again after completion.
  When a workflow container element is accessed or changed after the workflow has finished.
  When a workflow is incorrectly restarted or manipulated via custom code or workflow APIs.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve or avoid this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the workflow status: Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Runtime Analysis) to check the current status of the workflow instance. Confirm if the workflow is already completed or cancelled.
  
  
  Avoid processing finished workflows: Ensure that your program or user action does not attempt to process or restart workflows that are in a terminal state.
  
  
  Review workflow design: If this error occurs frequently, review the workflow design to ensure that steps and events are correctly sequenced and that no attempts are made to process closed steps.
  
  
  Check for custom code: If custom code or user exits are involved, verify that they do not try to manipulate or restart workflows in invalid states.
  
  
  Restart workflow carefully: If you need to restart a workflow, use the appropriate SAP tools and ensure the workflow is in a restartable state.
  
  
  Use transaction SWU3: To check and activate workflow customizing and ensure workflow runtime environment is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI5 - Workflow Inbox
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and WF061 message for specific patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Workflow States:
  
  Workflow instances can be in states like Created, Ready, Running, Completed, Cancelled, Error.
  No further processing is allowed in Completed, Cancelled, or Error states.
  
  
  
  Workflow Runtime:
  
  The workflow runtime engine controls the processing of workflows and enforces state transitions.
  Attempting to process a workflow in a terminal state triggers this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF061 No further processing in state <&>
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow is in a terminal state; no further processing allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Check workflow status; avoid processing finished workflows; review workflow design and code.
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWU3, SWI5
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific workflow ID or context, I can help you analyze the exact cause in your scenario.