How To Fix WFF_KW011 - Document editing terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFF_KW - Web Financials Forms: Knowledge Warehouse Connection

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Document editing terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_KW011 - Document editing terminated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_KW011 Document editing terminated
  
  Cause:
  The error message WFF_KW011 - Document editing terminated typically occurs in SAP Workflow when a user tries to edit a workflow container or a workflow-related document, but the editing process is interrupted or cannot be completed. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The workflow container or document is locked by another user or process.
  The workflow is in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., already completed or terminated).
  Inconsistent or missing data in the workflow container.
  Authorization issues preventing the user from editing the document.
  System or communication errors during the editing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WFF_KW011 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Verify that the workflow instance is in a status that allows editing.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check the workflow logs and status.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the workflow container or related objects are locked.
  If locks exist and are stale, consider releasing them carefully.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the workflow container/document.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow editing (e.g., S_WF_WI, S_WF_BPM).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check the workflow container for missing or inconsistent data.
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI5 to analyze the workflow container content.
  
  
  
  Restart or Recreate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is stuck or corrupted, consider restarting the workflow or creating a new instance.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WFF_KW011.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors that might give more clues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Inbox
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  SWUS - Workflow Container
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes with keywords like "WFF_KW011", "workflow editing terminated", or related workflow container issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Understanding workflow container and task editing is crucial.
  Workflow container holds the data objects used in the workflow.
  Editing is often restricted based on workflow status and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing workflow logs, system logs, and steps to reproduce the issue.