How To Fix WI124 - No workflows found that can be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: No workflows found that can be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI124 - No workflows found that can be started ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI124: No workflows found that can be started:
  
  Error Message:
  WI124 - No workflows found that can be started
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system tries to start a workflow but cannot find any active workflow template that matches the criteria for starting. The reasons can include:
  
  No active workflow template: There is no active workflow template defined for the object or event you are trying to trigger.
  Incorrect event linkage: The event that should trigger the workflow is not linked to any workflow template.
  Workflow not released: The workflow template exists but is not released (not active).
  Wrong start conditions: The start conditions defined in the workflow template do not match the current context or data.
  Missing or incorrect binding: The workflow start event is not correctly bound to the triggering object or event.
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have the authorization to start the workflow.
  Workflow not registered: The workflow is not registered in the system for the particular event or object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Template Activation:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the relevant workflow template.
  Ensure the workflow is active (released).
  If not active, activate and release the workflow.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Linkage:
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV (Event Linkage).
  Check if the event you expect to trigger the workflow is linked to the correct workflow template.
  If not linked, create the linkage between the event and the workflow template.
  
  
  
  Check Start Conditions:
  
  In the workflow template, review the start conditions.
  Make sure the conditions are correct and can be fulfilled by the triggering data.
  Adjust conditions if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Registration:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing).
  Run the workflow customizing steps to ensure workflows are properly registered for the relevant business objects and events.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to start workflows.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow execution.
  
  
  
  Test Workflow Start Manually:
  
  Use transaction SWUE or SWI1 to test starting the workflow manually.
  This can help identify if the workflow can be started outside the automatic trigger.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs and see if there are any additional error messages or clues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log (by frequency)
  SWUE - Start Workflow Manually
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow start issues, e.g., SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note numbers if known).
  
  
  
  Workflow Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Workflow Guide provide detailed information on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WI124 - No workflows found that can be started
  
  
  Cause
  No active workflow template linked to the event or start conditions not met
  
  
  Solution
  Activate workflow, link event to workflow, check start conditions, run SWU3, check auth
  
  
  Key Transactions
  SWDD, SWETYPV, SWU3, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWUE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific workflow or business object you are working with, I can help you with more tailored steps.