How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG034 - The validity period is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The validity period is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG034 - The validity period is empty. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG034 The validity period is empty.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a validity period (start and/or end date) is expected but not provided or is missing in the workflow container or configuration. Specifically, the workflow step or the business object involved requires a validity period to be defined, but the system finds it empty or undefined.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A workflow step that requires a validity period attribute (e.g., start date, end date) but the data is not passed or maintained.
  Missing or incorrect configuration of validity period in the workflow template or task.
  The business object instance linked to the workflow does not have the validity period set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Verify that the workflow container has the validity period fields (usually VALID_FROM and VALID_TO or similar) filled correctly.
  If these fields are empty, ensure that the triggering event or the workflow start step populates these fields.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Template:
  
  Open the workflow in transaction SWDD.
  Check the steps or tasks that require validity period data.
  Ensure that the container elements related to validity period are correctly mapped and filled.
  
  
  
  Check Business Object:
  
  If the workflow is triggered by a business object, verify that the object instance has the validity period maintained.
  Use transaction SWO1 to inspect the business object and its attributes.
  Ensure that the validity period attributes are set before the workflow is started.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Logic:
  
  If the validity period is optional, adjust the workflow logic to handle empty validity periods gracefully.
  If mandatory, ensure that the process that triggers the workflow always provides these dates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to analyze the workflow log.
  Check the container values at runtime to identify where the validity period is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to check and edit workflow templates)
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (to check business object attributes)
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to analyze workflow execution and errors)
  SWUS – Workflow Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFD_BL_MSG034 for any specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure that mandatory fields required by workflow steps are populated before triggering the workflow.
  Validate the data passed to workflows in custom developments or enhancements.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or business object you are working with), I can help tailor the solution further.