How To Fix WL448 - Workflow & feedback work item &: Workflow definition not activated


WL448 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 448

  • Message text: Workflow & feedback work item &: Workflow definition not activated

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  • What causes this issue?

    When a response message was sent by work item &V2&, the related
    workflow definition &V1& was not active. The workflow definition may
    have been changed while the workflow was being executed.

    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?

    Check with the responsible workflow modeller whether revision of the
    workflow definition has been completed. Then activate the workflow
    definition and resume processing of 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 WL448 - Workflow & feedback work item &: Workflow definition not activated ?
    The SAP error message WL448 indicates that a workflow definition is not activated, which prevents the workflow from being executed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a workflow instance is triggered, but the corresponding workflow definition is not available in an active state.
    
    Cause: Workflow Definition Not Activated: The most common cause is that the workflow definition has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the workflow was created but not yet activated. Transport Issues: If the workflow definition was transported from a development system to a production system, it may not have been activated in the target system. Changes Made: If changes were made to the workflow definition after it was initially activated, it may need to be reactivated. Missing Dependencies: The workflow may depend on other objects (like tasks or events) that are not active or available.
    Solution: Activate the Workflow Definition: Go to the transaction code

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