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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 448

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

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.

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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 SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow definition that is causing the error.
  Check if it is in an inactive state. If so, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the workflow definition is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If changes were made to the workflow, ensure that you have reactivated it after making those changes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Verify that all tasks, events, and other dependencies related to the workflow are also active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, test the workflow to ensure that it runs as expected without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create and manage workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to view work items and their statuses.
  SWI2_FREQ: To monitor workflow instances.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify any underlying issues that may not be immediately apparent.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WL448 error and successfully activate the workflow definition.