How To Fix WK224 - No active class exists in table < & > for folder < & >

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 224

• Message text: No active class exists in table < & > for folder < & >

What causes this issue?

Es ist keine aktive Klasse vorhanden.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Bitte benachrichtigen Sie Ihren Systemadministrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK224 - No active class exists in table < & > for folder < & > ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WK224 No active class exists in table < & > for folder < & >
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the workflow tries to access a classification (class) that is expected to be active in a specific classification table but cannot find it. The message indicates that there is no active class in the specified classification table for the given folder.
  
  Classification in SAP: Classes are used to categorize objects and are stored in classification tables.
  Folder: In the context of SAP Workflow, folders are used to organize workflow objects or tasks.
  The workflow engine expects an active class in the classification table for the folder but finds none.
  
  Common causes:
  
  The classification object (class) has been deleted or is inactive.
  The classification table or folder is incorrectly maintained or missing.
  The workflow container or task is referring to a class that does not exist or is inactive.
  Transport or system copy issues where classification data was not properly moved or activated.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Classification Table and Folder:
  
  Use transaction CL30N (Class Maintenance) or CL02 to check if the class exists and is active.
  Verify the classification table mentioned in the error message.
  Check if the folder mentioned exists and is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Activate the Class:
  
  If the class exists but is inactive, activate it.
  If the class does not exist, create it or correct the workflow to refer to an existing active class.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition to ensure it references the correct classification and folder.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to inspect the workflow steps and container elements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Copy:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that classification data was transported correctly.
  Re-import or activate the classification objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-generate or Re-activate Workflow:
  
  Sometimes re-activating the workflow or regenerating the workflow container helps.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  Example SAP Note: #0000000 (replace with actual note if available).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL30N - Class Maintenance (Mass)
  CL02 - Change Class
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  Classification tables like KLAH (Class header), KSSK (Classification data), etc.
  Workflow related tables like SWWWIHEAD, SWWCONT, etc.
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Classes and folders are used to organize workflow tasks and container elements.
  Active classes are necessary for workflow runtime to correctly identify and process workflow objects.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact classification table and folder names from the error message, I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WK224 indicates that the workflow cannot find an active classification class in the specified table and folder. The fix involves verifying and activating the class, correcting workflow references, and ensuring classification data integrity.
  
  If you need further assistance, please share the exact error message details or workflow context.