How To Fix WI710 - This task does not represent a task group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 710

• Message text: This task does not represent a task group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI710 - This task does not represent a task group ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WI710 - "This task does not represent a task group":
  
  Error Message
  WI710: This task does not represent a task group
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to assign or use a workflow task as a task group, but the task is not defined or flagged as a task group in the system.
  
  
  In SAP Workflow, tasks can be either:
  
  Single tasks (individual workflow steps)
  Task groups (collections of tasks grouped together)
  
  
  
  The system expects a task group in certain workflow operations (e.g., when assigning a task group to a container element or when calling a task group), but the object provided is a single task instead.
  
  
  This usually happens if:
  
  You mistakenly use a single task ID where a task group ID is required.
  The task is not maintained as a task group in the workflow builder (transaction PFTC).
  There is a configuration or programming error where the wrong task type is referenced.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WI710, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Task Definition:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Builder).
  Enter the task ID you are using.
  Verify if the task is defined as a task group or a single task.
  Task groups have a specific flag or type indicating they are groups.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Task Group:
  
  If you need a task group, ensure you use the correct task group ID.
  If the task is not a group but you need a group, create a new task group and assign the relevant tasks to it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Logic:
  
  Review the workflow definition or custom code where the task is called.
  Make sure that when a task group is expected, a task group is passed, not a single task.
  
  
  
  Create or Convert to Task Group (if needed):
  
  If you want to convert a single task into a task group, you can create a new task group in PFTC and add the single task(s) to it.
  Save and activate the task group.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Sometimes, the container element expects a task group.
  Verify the container element's data type and ensure it matches the task group type.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC - Workflow Builder (to maintain tasks and task groups)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to design workflows)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow task groups if the problem persists.
  Sometimes, patches or updates fix related issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Tasks and Task Groups.
  Workflow developer guides explaining task group usage.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WI710 - This task does not represent a task group
  
  
  Cause
  Using a single task where a task group is expected
  
  
  Solution
  Use or create a proper task group in PFTC; adjust workflow logic
  
  
  Tools
  PFTC, SWDD, SWI1
  
  
  Notes
  Verify task definitions and container element types
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during workflow execution, task assignment, or container mapping), I can help with more specific guidance.