How To Fix WL464 - Workflow & step &: Evaluation of condition '&' returned & message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Workflow & step &: Evaluation of condition '&' returned & message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL464 - Workflow & step &: Evaluation of condition '&' returned & message(s) ?

  The SAP error message WL464 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when a condition defined in a workflow step is evaluated and returns an error or a warning message. The message format indicates that the evaluation of a specific condition (represented by '&') has resulted in a certain message (represented by '&').
  Cause:
  
  Condition Evaluation Failure: The condition defined in the workflow step is not met or is incorrectly defined, leading to an evaluation failure.
  Data Issues: The data being evaluated may not be in the expected format or may be missing, causing the condition to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the condition evaluation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the specific step that is causing the condition to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Logic: Review the condition logic defined in the workflow step. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary variables are available and correctly referenced.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being evaluated by the condition is complete and in the expected format. Check for any missing or incorrect data that could lead to the condition failing.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the data involved in the condition evaluation.
  Debugging: Use the workflow debugging tools in SAP to step through the workflow and identify where the condition evaluation is failing. This can provide insights into the specific issue.
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the overall workflow configuration to ensure that all steps and conditions are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to monitor workflow instances and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to analyze workflow performance.
  Workflow Logs: Check the workflow logs for more detailed error messages or warnings that can provide additional context for the failure.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the WL464 error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on workflows for best practices in defining conditions and handling errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WL464 error and implement a solution to resolve it.