How To Fix WL013 - Workflow clearing work executed

WL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Workflow clearing work executed

What causes this issue?

The job log of the following background job has been deleted:

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

INCLUDE WF_BACKGROUND_TASKS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL013 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WL013 - Workflow clearing work executed
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  The message WL013 typically appears in SAP Workflow when an attempt is made to clear or delete a workflow task or container element that has already been processed or cleared. In other words, the workflow clearing work (such as deletion or reset of workflow tasks or data) has already been executed, and the system is informing you that the operation you are trying to perform is redundant or not applicable anymore.
  This can happen in scenarios like:
  
  Trying to delete a workflow task that is already completed or deleted.
  Attempting to reset or clear workflow container elements that have been cleared previously.
  Workflow runtime inconsistencies where the system believes the clearing action has already been done.
  
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Workflow tasks or container elements are already processed or deleted.
  Workflow runtime inconsistencies or stale data.
  Double execution of clearing or deletion logic in custom workflow code or user actions.
  Workflow restart