How To Fix WI115 - Task started under work item ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Task started under work item ID &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI115 - Task started under work item ID & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WI115 - Task started under work item ID &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message WI115 occurs when a workflow task is attempted to be started, but the system detects that the task is already started or there is an inconsistency related to the work item ID. This usually happens if:
  
  The work item is already in a "started" status and the system is trying to start it again.
  There is a mismatch or corruption in the workflow runtime data.
  The workflow container or task is being processed concurrently or incorrectly.
  The work item ID passed to the function module or method is invalid or does not correspond to the current workflow context.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a workflow task is triggered or started programmatically (e.g., via function modules like SAP_WAPI_START_WORKITEM or SAP_WAPI_RUN_WORKITEM).
  When a user or system tries to start a task that is already active.
  During workflow runtime inconsistencies or after transport/import issues affecting workflow objects.
  
  
  How to analyze:
  
  
  Check the status of the work item:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display) to find the work item by ID.
  Verify if the work item is already started or completed.
  
  
  
  Check workflow logs:
  
  Use SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze the workflow logs and see the sequence of events.
  
  
  
  Check the program or custom code:
  
  If the task is started via custom code, verify that the work item ID is correctly passed and that the task is not started twice.
  Ensure that the logic prevents starting an already started task.
  
  
  
  Check for workflow inconsistencies:
  
  Run transaction SWU_OBUF to check for inconsistencies in workflow objects.
  Use SWI2_FREQ to check for stuck or inconsistent work items.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Avoid starting the same work item twice:
  
  Modify the logic to check the status of the work item before starting it. Use function modules like SAP_WAPI_WORKITEM_GET_STATUS to verify the current status.
  
  
  Reset or delete inconsistent work items:
  
  If the work item is stuck or corrupted, you may need to delete or reset it using transaction SWI6 (Delete Work Item) or SWI7 (Restart Work Item).
  
  
  Correct the workflow logic:
  
  Ensure that the workflow design or custom code does not attempt to start a task multiple times.
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or system upgrade, check for missing or inconsistent workflow objects and re-import or regenerate them.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known bugs related to this error message and apply relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  SAP_WAPI_START_WORKITEM - Starts a work item.
  SAP_WAPI_RUN_WORKITEM - Runs a work item.
  SAP_WAPI_WORKITEM_GET_STATUS - Gets the status of a work item.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  SWI5 - Display Work Item
  SWI6 - Delete Work Item
  SWI7 - Restart Work Item
  SWU_OBUF - Workflow Object Buffer
  
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow Administration Guide
  SAP Notes related to workflow runtime errors
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to start a workflow task that is already started or inconsistent work item data.
  
  
  Effect
  Error message WI115 is raised, preventing duplicate start of the task.
  
  
  Solution
  Check work item status before starting, correct workflow logic, delete/reset stuck items.
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI5, SWI2_FREQ, SWI6, SWI7, SWU_OBUF, function modules for work item handling.
  
  
  
  
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