How To Fix WI130 - All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 130

• Message text: All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI130 - All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WI130: All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized:
  
  SAP Error Message: WI130
  Text: All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized
  
  Cause
  This message typically occurs in the context of Workflow in SAP. It indicates that:
  
  All the tasks in the workflow have been set to the 'General Task' type.
  The workflow buffers have been synchronized.
  
  More specifically, this message is informational and usually appears when the workflow runtime detects that all tasks in the workflow container or workflow definition are of the type General Task (as opposed to, for example, standard tasks, method tasks, or other specialized task types).
  Why does this happen?
  
  When a workflow is designed or modified, tasks can be assigned different types.
  If all tasks are set to the generic "General Task" type, the system notes this and synchronizes the workflow buffers accordingly.
  This message is often a result of workflow template changes or during workflow activation.
  
  
  Is it an Error or Informational?
  
  WI130 is an informational message, not an error.
  It informs the workflow administrator or developer that all tasks are general tasks and that the workflow buffers have been synchronized.
  It does not indicate a problem or failure in the workflow processing.
  
  
  Solution / Action
  Since WI130 is informational, no corrective action is required unless:
  
  You did not intend for all tasks to be general tasks.
  You want to use specific task types for better workflow control or functionality.
  
  If you want to address the message:
  
  
  Review the workflow tasks:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Check the task types assigned to each task.
  Change the task types from "General Task" to more specific types if needed (e.g., standard tasks, method tasks).
  
  
  
  Activate the workflow:
  
  After making changes, activate the workflow to synchronize buffers again.
  
  
  
  Ignore the message if appropriate:
  
  If your workflow design intentionally uses general tasks, you can safely ignore this message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There are no specific SAP Notes indicating this message as an error.
  It is a standard informational message in workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Workflow Task Types:
  
  General Task: A generic task type that can be used for various purposes but lacks specific behavior.
  Standard Task: Linked to a business object method or event.
  Method Task: Calls a method of a business object.
  User Decision Task: Requires user input or decision.
  
  
  
  Buffer Synchronization:
  
  Workflow buffers store workflow definitions and task metadata for runtime efficiency.
  Synchronization ensures that the latest workflow definitions are loaded into the buffer.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WI130: All tasks set to 'general task' and buffers synchronized
  
  
  Cause
  All workflow tasks are of type 'General Task'; workflow buffers updated
  
  
  Type
  Informational message, not an error
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed unless task types need to be changed
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWDD, SWI1, SWIA, SWU3
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to change task types or further workflow troubleshooting. Just let me know!