How To Fix WL006 - The mandatory input parameters of the workflow must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The mandatory input parameters of the workflow must be set

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WL006: "The mandatory input parameters of the workflow must be set":
  
  Error Message:
  WL006 - The mandatory input parameters of the workflow must be set
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow is started or triggered, but one or more mandatory input parameters required by the workflow are not provided or are missing. In SAP workflows, certain input parameters are defined as mandatory for the workflow to execute correctly. If these parameters are not set, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The workflow is started via a program, event, or user action without passing all required input parameters.
  The triggering event does not supply all necessary data.
  Custom workflows or modifications where the input parameters are not properly mapped or initialized.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the workflow container or start conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Mandatory Input Parameters:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow definition.
  Check the Start Event and the Workflow Container.
  Identify which input parameters are marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Start Method:
  
  If the workflow is started via a program or function module, verify that all mandatory parameters are passed correctly.
  If started by an event, ensure the event container provides all required parameters.
  
  
  
  Set Missing Parameters:
  
  Modify the workflow start logic or the triggering event to supply all mandatory input parameters.
  If the workflow is started manually, ensure the user inputs all required data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Container:
  
  If necessary, adjust the workflow container to provide default values for mandatory parameters or make some parameters optional if business logic allows.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow start to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to check and edit workflows)
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWEL – Event Log (to check events triggering workflows)
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors for specific scenarios.
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow documentation for understanding container and parameters.
  
  
  
  Common Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the workflow container is properly mapped to the event container or the start parameters.
  Use workflow logs to trace which parameter is missing.
  In custom workflows, ensure that the interface and container elements are consistent.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., how the workflow is started, which workflow it is, or the scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.