How To Fix WK238 - Settings were saved

WK238 - Overview

• 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