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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages
Message number: 315
Message text: Step no.&3 work item no.&2 workflow &1 - step type &4: Start
The Workflow manager has started processing the step.
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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WL315
- Step no.&3 work item no.&2 workflow &1 - step type &4: Start ?The SAP error message WL315 indicates an issue related to a workflow step in SAP Business Workflow. The message provides specific details about the step number, work item number, workflow ID, and step type that encountered the error. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
Causes:
- Missing or Incomplete Data: The workflow step may require certain data that is not available or is incomplete.
- Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action defined in the workflow step.
- Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the workflow configuration, such as incorrect step types or missing definitions.
- System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
- Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code associated with the workflow step, it may contain errors or exceptions that are causing the workflow to fail.
Solutions:
- Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction SWDD) to ensure that all steps are correctly configured and that all required data is available.
- Review Work Item: Use transaction SWI1 to analyze the work item associated with the error. Check for any logs or details that can provide insight into what went wrong.
- Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow step. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures.
- Debugging: If the error is related to custom code, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the error occurs. Use transaction SWI1 to find the work item and then analyze the associated code.
- Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide additional context.
- Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the error message WL315.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the WL315 error message in SAP.
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