How To Fix WF805 - Link role '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Link role '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF805 - Link role '&' does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WF805 Link role '&' does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to access or assign a link role that is not defined or does not exist in the workflow container or the workflow definition.
  
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual link role name at runtime.
  The workflow container or the task expects a link role (a named connection between the workflow and an organizational object or user) that has not been created or assigned.
  This can happen if:
  
  The workflow definition is incorrect or incomplete.
  The link role was deleted or never created.
  The workflow container element referring to the link role is missing or incorrectly named.
  The task or step in the workflow references a link role that is not maintained in the workflow template.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow in question.
  Verify that the link role mentioned in the error exists in the workflow container and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Link Roles:
  
  In the workflow container, check if the link role is defined.
  If missing, add the required link role with the correct name and type.
  
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  If the error occurs in a task, check the task container and the link roles assigned to the task.
  Use transaction PFTC to display the task and verify the link roles.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the link role is correctly assigned to an organizational object or user.
  Use transaction PPOME or PP01 to check organizational assignments if the link role is related to organizational objects.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects (tasks, link roles, container elements) were transported correctly.
  Sometimes inconsistencies arise due to incomplete transports.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Link Role:
  
  If the link role is missing, recreate it in the workflow container or task.
  Adjust the workflow logic to use existing link roles if the intended one is obsolete.
  
  
  
  Check Runtime Container:
  
  Sometimes the runtime container does not get filled properly.
  Debug the workflow to check if the link role is being passed or set correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Link Roles in SAP Workflow:
  
  Link roles are used to connect workflow container elements to organizational objects or users. They define who or what is responsible for a particular task or step.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to edit and check workflows)
  PFTC – Task Maintenance (to check tasks and their containers)
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection (to monitor workflow runtime errors)
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  PPOME – Organizational Management (to check org structure and assignments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WF805 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "WF805 Link role '&' does not exist" means the workflow is trying to use a link role that is not defined or missing. To fix it, verify and correct the workflow container and task definitions to ensure the link role exists and is properly assigned.
  
  If you provide the exact link role name or workflow context, I can help you with more specific steps.