How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG025 - The start date cannot be empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The start date cannot be empty.

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  Error Message
  WFD_BL_MSG025
  
  Text: The start date cannot be empty.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a start date field, which is mandatory for a particular workflow step or process, is left blank or not populated. The workflow engine requires a valid start date to schedule or trigger the workflow correctly.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A workflow container element or task attribute that expects a start date is not filled.
  A user input or a program that triggers the workflow does not provide the required start date.
  Custom workflow steps or user exits where the start date is not set properly.
  Date fields in the workflow context or binding are missing or incorrectly mapped.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the start date field is properly populated before the workflow step or process is executed.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Bindings:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Identify the step or task where the error occurs.
  Check the container elements and ensure the start date field is correctly bound and filled.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  If the workflow is started by a program or user action, verify that the start date parameter is passed correctly.
  If the start date is entered by a user, ensure the UI or input screen enforces mandatory entry.
  
  
  
  Debug Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to find the workflow instance.
  Debug the workflow to check where the start date is missing.
  Check the values of container elements at runtime.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or user exits influencing the workflow start date, review and correct them.
  Make sure the start date is assigned before the workflow step that requires it.
  
  
  
  Default Values:
  
  If appropriate, set a default start date (e.g., current date) in the workflow container or in the triggering program.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWUS - Workflow Search
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow start date issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Workflow Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow documentation provide guidelines on container elements and mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Common Fields:
  
  Typical start date fields in workflows might be named START_DATE, BEGDA, or similar.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory start date field is empty in workflow container or input.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure start date is populated before workflow execution; check container bindings and input data.
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, SWI1, SWUS, SWIA for analysis and debugging.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or transaction triggers this error), I can help with more specific guidance.