How To Fix WL418 - Workflow '&' wait step no. & object &: Event '&' is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Workflow '&' wait step no. & object &: Event '&' is not permitted

What causes this issue?

An event is not specified in the workflow definition for the wait step
number &V2& or the specified event '&V4&' is not yet valid in the
current release.

System Response

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

INCLUDE NA_WF_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the appropriate workflow definition and then resume the
workflow.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL418 - Workflow '&' wait step no. & object &: Event '&' is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message WL418 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow in SAP, specifically related to a wait step where an event is not permitted. This error typically occurs when a workflow is trying to wait for an event that is either not defined, not correctly configured, or not allowed for the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Event Not Defined: The event that the workflow is waiting for may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type associated with the event may not be correct or may not support the event.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger or listen for the event.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition, such as incorrect event linkage or parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and verify that the event is defined for the object type in question.
  Ensure that the event is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type associated with the workflow is correct and that it supports the event you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition.
  Check the wait step configuration and ensure that the event is correctly linked to the appropriate object type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to trigger the event.
  Review the authorization objects related to workflow and events.
  
  
  
  Test the Event:
  
  Manually trigger the event (if possible) to see if it works outside of the workflow context. This can help identify if the issue is with the event itself or the workflow.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific event and object type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WL418 error and implement a solution to resolve it.