How To Fix WL463 - Termination of workflow &: No work items found in workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Termination of workflow &: No work items found in workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL463 - Termination of workflow &: No work items found in workflow ?

  The SAP error message WL463 indicates that a workflow has been terminated because no work items were found in the workflow. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of WL463 Error
  
  No Work Items Created: The workflow may not have generated any work items due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to no work items being created.
  Business Logic Errors: There may be issues in the business logic that prevent the workflow from progressing to a state where work items are generated.
  User Authorization: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view work items.
  System Configuration: There may be system configuration issues that prevent the workflow from functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction code SWDD) to ensure that it is correctly configured and that all necessary steps are included.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if any work items were created and to analyze the workflow instance. You can also use transaction SWI2_DIAG to diagnose issues with the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Business Logic:
  
  Check the business logic associated with the workflow to ensure that it is functioning as expected. Look for any conditions that may prevent work items from being created.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and create work items. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that may provide additional context about why the workflow terminated.
  
  
  
  Re-trigger the Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was terminated due to a temporary issue, you may try to re-trigger it after addressing any identified problems.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the WL463 error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_DIAG: Workflow Diagnosis
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WL463 error and implement a solution to resolve it.