How To Fix WI121 - Establishing possible workflows ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Establishing possible workflows ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI121 - Establishing possible workflows ... ?

  The SAP message WI121: Establishing possible workflows ... is an informational or status message that appears during the workflow processing in SAP. It is not an error message per se but rather a system message indicating that the workflow engine is in the process of determining which workflows are applicable or possible for a given business object or event.
  
  What is the cause of message WI121?
  
  
  Cause:
  
  This message appears when the SAP Workflow Engine is trying to identify and establish all possible workflows that can be triggered for a particular event or business object. It is part of the normal workflow processing and indicates that the system is scanning the workflow definitions, event linkages, and conditions to find workflows that should be started.
  
  
  It can appear in the SAP system log or workflow log during workflow execution or testing.
  
  
  
  Is WI121 an error?
  
  No, WI121 is not an error message. It is an informational message indicating the workflow engine's internal processing step.
  
  
  When does WI121 appear?
  
  When a workflow is triggered, and the system is determining which workflows are relevant.
  During workflow debugging or when monitoring workflow logs.
  When workflows are being started automatically based on events.
  
  
  Solution / Action
  
  
  Since WI121 is informational, no corrective action is needed if the workflow processing continues normally.
  
  
  If the workflow does not proceed beyond this message or workflows are not triggered as expected, then investigate the following:
  
  
  Workflow configuration:
  
  Check if the workflow templates are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  Event linkage:
  
  Verify that the event triggering the workflow is correctly linked to the workflow template.
  
  
  Workflow container and conditions:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container has the required data and that any start conditions are met.
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user triggering the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Workflow logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs for errors or stuck workflows.
  
  
  Workflow runtime errors:
  
  If the workflow stops after this message, check for runtime errors or missing agents.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log display
  SWU3 – Workflow customizing (check workflow configuration)
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to check workflow templates)
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow log overview
  SWI6 – Workflow inbox
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There are no specific SAP Notes for WI121 as it is not an error, but general workflow troubleshooting notes may help if workflows do not start.
  
  
  Workflow basics:
  
  SAP workflows are event-driven processes that automate business tasks. The message WI121 is part of the internal processing when the system tries to find all workflows that can be started for a given event.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WI121 Establishing possible workflows ...
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Status message
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow engine scanning for applicable workflows
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed if workflow proceeds normally; otherwise check workflow config, event linkage, and logs
  
  
  Related T-codes
  SWI1, SWU3, SWDD, SWI2_FREQ
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing workflow issues and see this message repeatedly without progress, deeper workflow troubleshooting is recommended. Otherwise, WI121 is a normal message indicating workflow processing is underway.