How To Fix WL017 - Error when scheduling workflow clean-up work

WL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error when scheduling workflow clean-up work

What causes this issue?

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

INCLUDE WF_NA_BATCHJOB_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WF_NA_BATCHJOB_SOLVE_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL017 - Error when scheduling workflow clean-up work ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WL017 - Error when scheduling workflow clean-up work
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WL017 typically occurs when there is a problem scheduling the workflow clean-up job in SAP. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The background job for workflow clean-up is not properly defined or missing.
  Insufficient authorizations for the user trying to schedule the job.
  Incorrect or missing job parameters.
  Issues with the job scheduling system (SM36/SM37).
  Problems with the workflow runtime environment or inconsistencies in workflow tables.
  Transport or system inconsistencies after system upgrades or patches.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Verify if the workflow clean-up job is defined correctly.
  The job name is usually something like SAP_WF_CLEANUP or similar.
  Check the job steps and ensure the program SAP_WAPI_WORKITEM_CLEANUP or relevant cleanup program is assigned.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job Manually:
  
  If the job is missing, create a new background job for workflow clean-up.
  Set the job to run periodically (e.g., daily or as per your system