How To Fix WK602 - The condition is too long altogether

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: The condition is too long altogether

What causes this issue?

The condition entered is too long for the transfer to the LDAP server.
The condition has been translated into a string that the LDAP server
can understand. The interface to the LDAP server can process a string
of up to 253 characters. The string for your condition is longer than
this.

System Response

You can change the condition.

How to fix this error?

Change the condition. Note:
The shorter the individual attribute values, the shorter the string.
Negated operators (for example, : unequal) require more characters than
non-negated operators.
Different attribute names require different amounts of space.
'Department' is used for department and 'ou' is used for organizational
unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK602 - The condition is too long altogether ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK602 - The condition is too long altogether
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK602 occurs in SAP Workflow when the condition expression defined in a workflow step or container is too long. SAP has a limit on the length of condition expressions that can be processed. If the condition exceeds this limit, the system cannot evaluate it, resulting in this error.
  This typically happens when:
  
  Complex conditions with many logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) are combined.
  Conditions include long strings or multiple nested expressions.
  The condition expression exceeds the maximum allowed length for workflow conditions.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, conditions are used to control the flow based on certain criteria. These conditions are stored as strings and evaluated at runtime. SAP limits the length of these condition strings to ensure performance and stability. When the condition string is too long, the system throws the WK602 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Simplify the Condition:
  
  Break down the complex condition into smaller, simpler conditions.
  Use multiple workflow steps with simpler conditions instead of one large condition.
  Avoid unnecessary nesting or redundant logical operators.
  
  
  
  Use Container Elements or Workflow Variables:
  
  Instead of writing complex expressions directly in the condition, calculate parts of the condition in workflow container elements or variables.
  Use these pre-calculated flags or values in the condition to reduce its length.
  
  
  
  Use Custom Function Modules or Methods:
  
  If the condition logic is very complex, consider implementing the logic in a custom function module or method.
  Call this function/module in the workflow step and use its result (e.g., a boolean flag) in a simple condition.
  
  
  
  Check for Unnecessary Text or Spaces:
  
  Sometimes, extra spaces or comments in the condition can increase its length unnecessarily.
  Clean up the condition expression.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to workflow condition length limits.
  Sometimes, newer SAP versions or support packages may increase these limits.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction: SWDD (Workflow Builder) — where you define and edit workflow conditions.
  SAP Help: Workflow conditions and container elements.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WK602 or workflow condition length.
  Typical Limit: The maximum length of a workflow condition string is approximately 255 characters (this can vary depending on SAP version).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WK602 - The condition is too long altogether
  
  
  Cause
  Condition expression exceeds SAP's maximum allowed length for workflow conditions
  
  
  Solution
  Simplify condition, split into smaller parts, use container elements or custom logic
  
  
  Related Tools
  SWDD (Workflow Builder), SAP Notes, custom function modules
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific condition expression or workflow scenario, I can help you refactor or simplify it to avoid this error.