How To Fix WK239 - Settings were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Settings were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK239 - Settings were deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK239 - Settings were deleted
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK239 - Settings were deleted typically occurs in the SAP Workflow environment. It indicates that the workflow settings or customizing entries related to a particular workflow object, task, or container have been deleted or are missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Deletion or inconsistency in workflow customizing tables.
  Transport or system copy issues where workflow customizing was not properly imported.
  Manual deletion of workflow tasks, events, or container elements.
  Incomplete or inconsistent workflow configuration.
  Missing or deleted workflow templates or binding settings.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, the system relies on customizing settings to determine how workflows behave, which tasks are triggered, and how data is passed between steps. If these settings are deleted or corrupted, the workflow engine cannot find the necessary configuration, resulting in the WK239 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Customizing:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWETYPV (Event Linkage) and verify that the workflow templates, tasks, and event linkages exist and are active.
  Check if the workflow container elements and binding are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Restore Missing Settings:
  
  If the settings were accidentally deleted, restore them from a backup or transport request.
  Re-import the relevant workflow customizing transport if available.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair Workflow Elements:
  
  If the workflow tasks or container elements are missing, recreate them as per the original design.
  Use transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to check and fix workflow customizing inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue appeared after a system copy or transport, verify that all workflow customizing objects were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WK239 for any known bugs or patches.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if applicable.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the workflow runtime or checking workflow logs (transaction SWI1) can help identify the missing settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WK239 or workflow customizing issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow customizing and administration guides.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WK239 - Settings were deleted error means that the workflow configuration or customizing entries required for the workflow execution are missing or deleted. To resolve it, verify and restore the workflow customizing, use automatic customizing tools, check transports, and apply SAP Notes if necessary.