How To Fix WL636 - Deadline monitoring changed from periodic to individual-case

WL636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Deadline monitoring changed from periodic to individual-case

What causes this issue?

The deadline monitoring of the work items was changed from periodical
to an individual case basis. The background job SWWDHEX now runs only
when it is actually required to monitor a deadline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL636 - Deadline monitoring changed from periodic to individual-case ?

  The SAP error message WL636 indicates that the deadline monitoring for a particular process or task has changed from a periodic basis to an individual-case basis. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management or deadline monitoring in SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The most common cause of this error is a change in the configuration settings for deadline monitoring. This could be due to a manual change by a user or an update in the system that altered the monitoring settings.
  Process Changes: If there have been changes to the workflow or business process that affect how deadlines are monitored, this can trigger the error.
  System Upgrades: Upgrading the SAP system or applying patches may also lead to changes in how deadlines are monitored, resulting in this error message.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the workflow,