How To Fix WF113 - Process not yet completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Process not yet completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF113 - Process not yet completed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WF113 - Process not yet completed:
  
  SAP Error Message: WF113 - Process not yet completed
  
  Cause:
  The error message WF113 - Process not yet completed occurs in SAP Workflow when an attempt is made to perform an action or proceed with a workflow step, but the workflow process instance is still active and has not reached a final status (such as completed, cancelled, or terminated).
  This typically happens when:
  
  A user or system tries to restart, delete, or modify a workflow instance that is still running.
  An operation expects the workflow to be finished, but the workflow is still in progress.
  The workflow container or task is being accessed before the workflow has completed its execution.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, each workflow instance goes through various steps and statuses. The system expects certain operations only when the workflow is completed. If the workflow is still running, the system throws this error to prevent inconsistent states or data corruption.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WF113 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Inbox) to check the current status of the workflow instance.
  Confirm if the workflow is still running or waiting for user input.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the workflow is still active, wait until it completes or reaches a final status.
  If the workflow is waiting for user action, ensure the required task is completed.
  
  
  
  Manually Complete or Cancel Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is stuck or needs to be terminated, use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to cancel or restart the workflow.
  Alternatively, use SWU3 to check workflow customizing and ensure no configuration issues are causing the workflow to hang.
  
  
  
  Check for Workflow Errors:
  
  Investigate if there are errors or missing data causing the workflow to be stuck.
  Use transaction SWI2_DIAG to diagnose workflow errors.
  
  
  
  Restart or Delete Workflow Instance:
  
  If appropriate, delete the workflow instance using transaction SWI5 or restart it after fixing the root cause.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Workflow Logic:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review any custom workflow steps or user exits that might be preventing the workflow from completing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Inbox
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  SWIA - Workflow Administration
  SWI5 - Workflow Instance Deletion
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors for your specific SAP version.
  Example: SAP Note 123456 (hypothetical) might provide patches or fixes.
  
  
  
  Workflow Statuses:
  
  Understand workflow statuses such as Created, In Process, Completed, Cancelled, Terminated.
  
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing user action on a workflow step.
  Workflow stuck due to system errors or missing data.
  Incorrect workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during workflow restart, deletion, or task completion), I can help with more specific guidance.