How To Fix WL385 - Workflow & no. & step &: Expression '&' is not a valid task number

WL385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Workflow & no. & step &: Expression '&' is not a valid task number

What causes this issue?

The task for the step &V3& in the workflow definition was to be
determined dynamically from the expression &V4&. However, this
expression does not contain a valid task number.

System Response

The workflow was suspended in error status.

How to fix this error?

Correct the incorrect workflow definition or workflow data and then
resume the suspended workflow execution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL385 - Workflow & no. & step &: Expression '&' is not a valid task number ?

  The SAP error message WL385 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow task number in the specified workflow step. This error typically arises when the workflow is trying to reference a task that does not exist or is not valid in the context of the workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Task Number: The task number referenced in the workflow is either incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Deleted or Inactive Task: The task may have been deleted or marked as inactive, making it unavailable for the workflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow definition or the task itself.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the task might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Number: Verify the task number referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Workflow Definition: Open the workflow definition in the SAP Workflow