How To Fix WL469 - Workflow & no. & decision & has no title text in language '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Workflow & no. & decision & has no title text in language '&'

What causes this issue?

FUNCTION 'SWD_GET_DECISION_TEXT_TITLE' could not find a title text.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL469 - Workflow & no. & decision & has no title text in language '&' ?

  The SAP error message WL469 typically indicates that there is a workflow-related issue where a decision step in the workflow does not have a title text defined in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a workflow is being executed, and the system cannot find the necessary text for the decision step in the user's language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Title Text: The most common cause of this error is that the title text for the decision step in the workflow is not maintained in the relevant language.
  Language Settings: The user's language settings may not match the languages for which the workflow texts are defined.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be an issue with the workflow configuration itself, where the decision step is not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Title Text:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system.
  Check the decision step that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the title text is maintained for the relevant language. You can do this by navigating to the workflow definition and editing the decision step to add the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings of the user who is encountering the error. Ensure that the language is set to one that has the title text defined.
  If necessary, change the user’s language settings to a language for which the title text is available.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the overall workflow configuration to ensure that all steps, including decision steps, are correctly defined and that all necessary texts are maintained.
  If you have access to the workflow builder, you can check for any inconsistencies or missing texts.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported from a development environment to production, ensure that all necessary texts were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) to edit workflows and SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to monitor workflow instances.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand how to maintain texts and configure workflows properly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.