How To Fix WL432 - Workflow '&' no& cancel step &: No work item for step/expression '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Workflow '&' no& cancel step &: No work item for step/expression '&'

What causes this issue?

There is no work item for the specified workflow step (expression)
which can be cancelled. The required step may not yet have run. There
would therefore be no work item which could be cancelled.

System Response

The cancel statement is ignored. The workflow continues to run.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check the workflow definition and make sure the cancel
command is not executed until the activity which is to be cancelled has
been started.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL432 - Workflow '&' no& cancel step &: No work item for step/expression '&' ?

  The SAP error message WL432 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow step in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that there is "no work item for step/expression '&'", which means that the workflow engine is unable to find a work item associated with the specified step or expression in the workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Item: The most common cause of this error is that the work item for the specified step has either been deleted or was never created due to a previous error in the workflow.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration, such as incorrect step definitions or missing conditions that prevent the work item from being generated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the work item.
  Workflow Termination: The workflow may have been terminated or ended prematurely, leading to the absence of the expected work item.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the workflow runtime environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to check the workflow logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context about why the work item is missing.
  Review Workflow Definition: Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and review the workflow definition to ensure that all steps are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect conditions.
  Re-trigger Workflow: If the workflow was terminated, you may need to re-trigger it or restart the workflow process from the last successful step.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the work item. You can check this in transaction code SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the process is failing. You can use transaction SWI1 to find the work item and then use transaction SWI2_DURA to analyze the workflow instance.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for workflows for more detailed information on workflow management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the WL432 error in your SAP workflow.