How To Fix WL394 - Workflow no. &: An error occurred in work item & (step no. &)

WL394 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Workflow no. &: An error occurred in work item & (step no. &)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the work item in the workflow specified above. The
error class, that is the ABAP message type was '&V4&'.

System Response

The related workflow &V1& was then also set to error status.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the work item with the error and repair it. Then resume the
workflow/work item processing.

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

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL394 - Details

• The SAP error message WL394 indicates that there was an issue with a specific work item in a workflow. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Technical Errors: There may be a technical issue in the workflow step, such as a missing or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Issues: The data being processed in the work item may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to a failure in processing.
  Custom Code Errors: If there is custom code (e.g., ABAP code) associated with the workflow step, it may contain errors or exceptions that are not being handled properly.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the workflow configuration or related business processes can lead to errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_DIAG to analyze the