How To Fix WL311 - Command for workflow control: Workflow no. & was suspended

WL311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Command for workflow control: Workflow no. & was suspended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL311 - Command for workflow control: Workflow no. & was suspended ?

  The SAP error message WL311 indicates that a workflow has been suspended. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of WL311 Error
  
  
  Missing Workflow Steps: The workflow may have steps that are not properly defined or are missing, leading to a suspension.
  
  
  Error in Workflow Logic: There may be an error in the workflow logic or conditions that prevent it from proceeding.
  
  
  User Decision Required: The workflow might be waiting for a user decision or action that has not been taken.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as system errors, database problems, or connectivity issues that cause the workflow to suspend.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to proceed.
  
  
  Timeouts: The workflow may have timed out due to long processing times or delays in approvals.
  
  
  Solutions to