How To Fix WL453 - Warning: No deadline message recipient (rule '&') for workflow & no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Warning: No deadline message recipient (rule '&') for workflow & no. &

What causes this issue?

When the workflow &V3& was started, a recipient responsible for
exceeded deadlines was not available or the specified rule did not
return a result.

How to fix this error?

If you require deadline monitoring for the workflow, specify the
following in the workflow definition:
The deadline
A recipient to be notified if the deadline is missed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL453 - Warning: No deadline message recipient (rule '&') for workflow & no. & ?

  The SAP error message WL453 indicates that there is a warning related to a workflow in SAP. Specifically, it states that there is no deadline message recipient for a particular workflow instance. This can occur when a workflow is set up to send deadline notifications, but the system cannot find a valid recipient for those notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Configuration: The workflow may not have a properly configured recipient for deadline messages. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  Rule Evaluation Failure: The rule defined for determining the recipient may not be returning a valid user or group. This could happen if the rule is not correctly defined or if the necessary data is not available at runtime.
  User Deactivation: The user or group that is supposed to receive the deadline message may have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Workflow Instance Issues: The specific instance of the workflow may have issues that prevent it from correctly identifying the recipient.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction code SWDD). Ensure that the deadline notification settings are correctly configured and that there is a valid recipient defined.
  Validate Rules: If a rule is used to determine the recipient, check the rule definition (transaction code SWU3) to ensure it is correctly set up and returns a valid user or group.
  User Status: Verify the status of the user or group that is supposed to receive the deadline message. Ensure that they are active and have the necessary authorizations.
  Test Workflow: Use transaction SWI1 to monitor the workflow instance and check for any errors or issues that may be affecting the recipient determination.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the workflow to see how the recipient is being determined and identify any issues in the logic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to edit and check workflow definitions.
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing - to check and maintain workflow settings.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to monitor workflow instances and work items.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow and deadline notifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WL453 warning in your SAP system.