How To Fix WK238 - Settings were saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Settings were saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK238 - Settings were saved ?

  SAP Message WK238: "Settings were saved"
  
  1. Cause
  
  WK238 is an informational message in SAP Workflow.
  It indicates that the workflow settings or configuration changes you made have been successfully saved.
  This message is not an error or warning, but a confirmation that your action (such as changing workflow parameters, customizing workflow templates, or saving workflow-related settings) was completed successfully.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  Since WK238 is an informational message, no corrective action is needed.
  You can simply acknowledge the message and continue with your work.
  If you were expecting an error or issue, verify that the settings you saved are correct and functioning as intended.
  If you want to suppress such informational messages, you can check the message control settings, but generally, it is recommended to keep such confirmations for clarity.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: WK (Workflow)
  
  
  Message Number: 238
  
  
  Context: Workflow customizing or runtime settings.
  
  
  This message typically appears in transaction codes related to workflow configuration, such as:
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing)
  SWI1 (Workflow Log)
  Or during saving changes in workflow templates or container elements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  This message is standard and documented in SAP Workflow guides.
  No specific SAP Note is usually required for this message as it is informational.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WK238 - Settings were saved
  
  
  Type
  Informational (Confirmation)
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow settings/configuration saved successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; acknowledge message
  
  
  Context
  Workflow customizing and runtime
  
  
  
  
  If you encounter this message unexpectedly or in a context where you did not intend to save settings, review your workflow steps or user actions to ensure no unintended changes were made. Otherwise, this message simply confirms successful saving of workflow settings.