How To Fix WI717 - No task group selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: No task group selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI717 - No task group selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WI717 No task group selected
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to process or execute a workflow step that requires a task group assignment, but no task group has been selected or assigned. Task groups are used to define a set of users or organizational units responsible for a particular task in the workflow. If the workflow step expects a task group but none is assigned, the system cannot determine the responsible agents, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow execution, when a step requires a task group but none is assigned.
  When the workflow container or task definition lacks the necessary task group assignment.
  When the organizational assignment or user determination for the task is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Task Group to the Workflow Step:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow definition.
  Locate the step that triggers the error.
  Check the agent assignment for the step.
  Assign a valid task group (organizational unit, role, or user group) to the step.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Management (OM) Setup:
  
  Ensure that the organizational units and positions are correctly maintained in the Organizational Management (transaction PPOME or PO13).
  Verify that the task group corresponds to a valid organizational unit or role.
  
  
  
  Verify Agent Determination:
  
  Check the agent assignment method for the step.
  If using rule-based or container-based agent determination, ensure the rule or container element correctly returns a task group.
  
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  In transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance), verify that the task is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate task group or organizational object.
  
  
  
  Workflow Container:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container has the necessary organizational object or user group passed to the step.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the workflow again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  PPOME / PO13 - Organizational Management
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow agent determination and task group assignment if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Agent Determination and Organizational Management integration.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WI717 No task group selected indicates that a workflow step requiring a task group does not have one assigned. To fix it, assign a valid task group to the workflow step, verify organizational assignments, and ensure proper agent determination logic is in place.