How To Fix WK236 - No function codes contained in table < & >

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No function codes contained in table < & >

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK236 - No function codes contained in table < & > ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WK236 No function codes contained in table < & >
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to read function codes from a table (usually a status or function code table related to workflow tasks or container elements), but the table is empty or does not contain any function codes.
  
  The placeholder < & > in the message is replaced by the actual table name at runtime.
  Function codes are essential for workflow tasks because they define the possible actions (e.g., approve, reject, forward) that a user can perform on a workflow step.
  If the table that should contain these function codes is empty or not properly maintained, the workflow cannot present any valid actions to the user, leading to this error.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or incomplete entries in the function code table: The table that stores function codes for a particular workflow step or task is empty.
  Incorrect configuration of the workflow task or container element: The workflow step is linked to a function code table that has not been populated.
  Custom workflow development issues: If custom function codes or custom tables are used, they might not have been maintained properly.
  Transport or system copy issues: Sometimes, after a transport or system copy, the function code tables might not have been transported or updated correctly.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the table mentioned in the error message:
  
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE16N.
  Enter the table name shown in the error message.
  Verify if the table contains any entries (function codes).
  
  
  
  Maintain function codes:
  
  If the table is empty, maintain the required function codes.
  This might involve adding entries manually or running a configuration step.
  For standard SAP workflows, function codes are usually maintained in customizing or standard tables.
  
  
  
  Check workflow task configuration:
  
  Use transaction PFTC (Workflow Task Maintenance).
  Check the container elements and the function code assignment.
  Ensure that the function code table linked to the task is correctly assigned and populated.
  
  
  
  Check workflow container element settings:
  
  Sometimes the container element that holds the function codes is not correctly set.
  Verify the container element type and its source.
  
  
  
  Review custom developments:
  
  If custom function codes or tables are used, ensure they are correctly maintained.
  Check the code or workflow definitions that populate these tables.
  
  
  
  Transport and system copy checks:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all relevant customizing and master data have been transported.
  Re-import or manually maintain missing entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Function codes in SAP Workflow define the possible user actions on a workflow step.
  The error WK236 is a runtime error indicating that the workflow cannot proceed because it has no valid user actions.
  This error is often encountered during workflow testing or execution when the system tries to display the task UI but finds no function codes.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to workflow function codes if standard tables are involved.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WK236 No function codes contained in table 
  
  
  Cause
  The function code table is empty or not maintained, so no user actions are available.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and maintain the function code table; verify workflow task and container settings.
  
  
  Transactions
  SE16/SE16N (table check), PFTC (workflow task maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name from the error message, I can help you with more specific instructions on how to maintain it.