How To Fix WI139 - Workflow &1 cannot be started

WI139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Workflow &1 cannot be started

What causes this issue?

The chosen workflow cannot be started using this service, since the
interface of the workflow cannot be filled automatically.

System Response

The system has aborted starting the chosen workflow.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WI139 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WI139 Workflow &1 cannot be started
  typically occurs when a workflow instance cannot be initiated. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  The error message WI139 indicates that the workflow identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual workflow name or ID) cannot be started. Common causes include:
  
  
  Workflow Definition Not Active or Missing
  The workflow template you are trying to start is either not active or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Container or Parameters
  The input parameters or container elements required to start the workflow are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  The user or system trying to start the workflow does not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  System or Configuration Issues  
  
  The workflow runtime environment is not properly configured.  
  The workflow runtime is not active or the workflow runtime environment is down.  
  Missing or incorrect event linkage or workflow binding.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues